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Is I not got no pencils grammatically correct?

No, "I not got no pencils" is not grammatically correct. Here's why:

* Double Negative: The phrase uses a double negative ("not" and "no"). In standard English, double negatives are incorrect and create confusion.

* Incorrect Verb Tense: "Got" is past tense. To make it grammatically correct, you'd need to use a present tense verb.

Here are some correct ways to say it:

* I have no pencils.

* I don't have any pencils.

* I have got no pencils. (This is more common in British English)

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