Contractions

Front

What is a contraction in English grammar?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds. For example, 'do not' becomes 'don't'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'she will'?

Back

The contraction for 'she will' is 'she'll'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'did not'?

Back

The contraction for 'did not' is 'didn't'.

Front

What does 'she's' stand for?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for 'could not'?

Back

The contraction for 'could not' is 'couldn't'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

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

Front

How do contractions affect the formality of language?

Back

Contractions tend to make language more informal and conversational.

Front

What is the contraction for 'I am'?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for 'he is'?

Back

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