Grammar
Jamaican Standard English is grammatically similar to Standard English (see English English). However since the mid-20th century, Jamaica has increasingly developed stronger social and economic ties with the United States and the increasing popularity of U.S. cultural offerings including film, music, and televised dramas and comedies, exposure to American English has been increasing steadily.
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