Contractions ELL 1-2

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.

Front

What does "can't" stand for?

Back

"Can't" is a contraction for "cannot."

Front

What does "shouldn't" mean?

Back

"Shouldn't" is a contraction for "should not."

Front

What is the contraction for "he is"?

Back

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

Front

What does "wasn't" stand for?

Back

"Wasn't" is a contraction for "was not."

Front

What does "haven't" mean?

Back

"Haven't" is a contraction for "have not."

Front

What is the contraction for "they are"?

Back

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

Front

What does "won't" stand for?

Back

"Won't" is a contraction for "will not."

Front

What is the contraction for "I will"?

Back

The contraction for "I will" is "I'll."

Front

What does "she's" mean?

Back

"She's" is a contraction for "she is" or "she has."