Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, often using an apostrophe.

Front

What does "she's" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What two words make the contraction "we've"?

Back

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

Front

What does "let's" mean?

Back

"Let's" is a contraction for "let us."

Front

What does "I'd" stand for?

Back

"I'd" is a contraction for "I would."

Front

What does "we'll" mean?

Back

"We'll" is a contraction for "we will."

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the apostrophe used for in contractions?

Back

The apostrophe shows where letters have been omitted in the contraction.

Front

Give an example of a contraction for "you are."

Back

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

Front

What does "he's" stand for?

Back

"He's" is a contraction for "he is."