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, 'can't' is a contraction of 'cannot'.

Front

What two words make up the contraction 'could've'?

Back

could have

Front

What two words make up the contraction 'they'll'?

Back

they will

Front

What two words make up the contraction 'we'd'?

Back

we would

Front

What is the contraction for 'will not'?

Back

won't

Front

What two words make up the contraction 'didn't'?

Back

did not

Front

How do contractions affect the formality of writing?

Back

Contractions tend to make writing more informal and conversational.

Front

What is the contraction for 'I am'?

Back

I'm

Front

What two words make up the contraction 'she's'?

Back

she is or she has

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

they're