2nd grade contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the contraction for 'she is'?

Back

The contraction for 'she is' is 'she's'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

What is the contraction for 'he is'?

Back

The contraction for 'he is' is 'he's'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the contraction for 'I am'?

Back

The contraction for 'I am' is 'I'm'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

What is the contraction for 'what is'?

Back

The contraction for 'what is' is 'what's'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

What is the contraction for 'let us'?

Back

The contraction for 'let us' is 'let's'.

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.2E

Front

How do contractions help in writing?

Back

Contractions help in writing by making sentences shorter and more conversational.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

Can contractions be used in formal writing?

Back

Contractions are generally avoided in formal writing, but they are common in informal writing and speech.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

The contraction for 'they are' is 'they're'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

The contraction for 'you are' is 'you're'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A