Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words, where some letters are left out and replaced with an apostrophe.

Front

What does "we've" stand for?

Back

"We've" is a contraction for "we have."

Front

What does "when's" mean?

Back

"When's" is a contraction for "when is."

Front

What does "don't" represent?

Back

"Don't" is a contraction for "do not."

Front

What does "you're" mean?

Back

"You're" is a contraction for "you are."

Front

What does "it's" stand for?

Back

"It's" is a contraction for "it is."

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

To form a contraction, combine two words and replace the missing letters with an apostrophe.

Front

Give an example of a contraction with 'I am'.

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

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

Front

What does 'she'll' mean?

Back

'She'll' is a contraction for 'she will.'