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  1. 06-Sep-2007, 16:02 #1
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    Default Quick question about "i usen't be"

    Is this correct english?

    I usen't be allowed to play soccer.
  2. 06-Sep-2007, 16:10 #2
    c0ldfyr3
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    Default Re: Quick question about "i usen't be"

    Oops, I posted that question and I meant to ask about "I usen't to be"

    I usen't to be allowed play soccer.
  3. 06-Sep-2007, 22:47 #3
    c0ldfyr3
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    Default Re: Quick question about "i usen't be"

    Bump, sorry it's important :(
  4. 06-Sep-2007, 23:45 #4
    Anglika
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    Default Re: Quick question about "i usen't be"

    I would say it is not uncommon in spoken English. In written English, I would spell out "used not to be".
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