My stepfather, he fix TVs and vacuum cleaners, and he say since I can already drive, if I get my license, I might can go with him sometimes.
source:
COCA
Entry:
1011
Example:
My stepfather, he fix TVs and vacuum cleaners, and he say since I can already drive, if I get my license, I might can go with him sometimes.
Primary tabs
Modal 1:
might
Modal 2:
can
Gender:
Male
Race/Ethnicity:
Black
Age:
unknown
Level of Education:
Unknown
Home Community, Town, or State:
Unknown
Location Collected:
Fictional Story
Year:
1992
Relation to Addressee:
student to teacher
Medium:
Written
Sentence Structure:
1.2
Status:
Naturalistic
Notes:
Source: Smith, Mary B. 'Alfred the Great', Ebony 48:1.
Full Context: To stop your parents from arguing about you. " # " That's why I came today. " Gerald said earnestly. " But that ain't why I want to learn to read. " He patted his pocket, then withdrew a small white booklet. " This is the real reason. " On her desk he laid a driver's manual, stained and creased from folding. " My stepfather, he fix TVs and vacuum cleaners, and he say since I can already drive, if I get my license, I might can go with him sometimes. I got to learn to read so I can git me a license when I turn sixteen. " # Soberly, intently, tented fingers pressed against her lips, Mrs. Brown regarded Gerald like a cat watching a fledgling's first attempts at flight. " That might do. " # " Please, Miss! I know I can read that book today. " # Mrs. Brown eyed the clock. " We'd be here after school! "