Am I not, are we not?

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Rachel Adams

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Hello.
Is it wrong to say that the forms 'aren't,' and 'isn't are more common than 'Am I not?' 'Is she not?' 'Are we not'?
'I am not. Aren't I?'
'She is not. Isn't she?'
'We are not. Aren't we?'
 
I am confused. Would you mind explaining your question?
 
I am confused. Would you mind explaining your question?

Yes, of course. I was asking if aren't I, isn't he, she, it, etc are more common than am I not? Is she not?
 
Yes, of course. I was asking if "aren't I", "isn't he", "isn't she", "isn't it", etc are more common than "am I not?" or "Is she not?"

Yes, I think so.
 
In more formal situations and/or for emphasis.

Can the same be said about 'Can I not?', 'Will I not?', 'Should I not?' and other English verbs?
 
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