Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is two words put together to make a shorter word.

Front

What is the contraction for 'we have'?

Back

we've

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

they're

Front

What is the contraction for 'she is'?

Back

she's

Front

What is the contraction for 'can not'?

Back

can't

Front

What does 'we've' mean?

Back

It means 'we have'.

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

It means 'they are'.

Front

What does 'she's' mean?

Back

It means 'she is'.

Front

What does 'can't' mean?

Back

It means 'cannot'.

Front

Can contractions be used in writing?

Back

Yes, contractions are often used in informal writing.