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[zigzagtrench]

Example: I'm clever, ..... .
Is it : , am I not? or arent't I?
Is the latter colloquial or acceptable these days?

Originally Posted by zigzagtrench

Example: I'm clever, ..... .
Is it : , am I not? or arent't I?
Is the latter colloquial or acceptable these days?

I`m clever, aren`t I? - this is the correct tag

[Casiopea]

Welcome, zigzagtrench.

Additionally,

I am clever, aren't I?
<the speaker is certain and looking for agreement>

I am clever, am I not?
<the speaker is uncertain and looking for clarification>