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Is it proper English to say or no at the end of a question For example Would you like go store It makes me cringe every time I hear it?

You are absolutely right to cringe! "Would you like to go to the store or no?" is not grammatically correct in standard English.

Here's why:

* "Or no" is redundant. The question already implies the possibility of "no." "Would you like to go to the store?" implicitly asks whether the person would like to go or not.

* It sounds informal and even a bit childish. While some dialects might use this construction, it's not considered proper English in most contexts.

Here are better ways to phrase the question:

* "Would you like to go to the store?" (Simple and direct)

* "Do you want to go to the store?" (Slightly more casual)

* "Are you interested in going to the store?" (More formal)

Remember, clear and concise communication is always best!

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