Grammatical Acceptability Survey
This survey seeks to gauge peoples opinions about grammatical acceptability. Participation in this study is completely voluntary and does not provide compensation. All data collected is anonymous and will be used for academic purposes only. Must be 18 years or older to participate.
For each question, please indicate how grammatically acceptable you think the sentence is.
I have been married for three years.
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Acceptable
Somewhat acceptable
Not acceptable
They be sick.
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Acceptable
Somewhat acceptable
Not acceptable
The dog want go outside.
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Acceptable
Somewhat acceptable
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The man never said nothing to me.
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Acceptable
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The door opening.
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Not acceptable
They done used all the good ones.
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Acceptable
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Not acceptable
She is making bread.
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Acceptable
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Not acceptable
I don’t have a clue.
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Acceptable
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Not acceptable
There are milk in the fridge.
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Acceptable
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Not acceptable
I talked to my friend on the phone.
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Acceptable
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I be working at the hospital.
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Acceptable
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The car won't started.
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They acting silly today.
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You are a nice person.
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I am happy not.
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I have not spoken to my mother.
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They walks home from school sometimes.
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Acceptable
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I cannot find its.
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Acceptable
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Demographic information
This information is for research purposes only.
Racial Background
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American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other or prefer not to answer
Gender
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Female
Male
Other or prefer not to answer
Age
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18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Is your native language (or one of your native languages) English?
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Yes
No
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