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 "we've" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "where's" mean?

Back

"Where's" is a contraction for "where is."

Front

What does "doesn't" mean?

Back

"Doesn't" is a contraction for "does not."

Front

What does "shouldn't" mean?

Back

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

Front

What does "I've" stand for?

Back

"I've" is a contraction for "I have."

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

You form a contraction by combining two words and replacing some letters with an apostrophe.

Front

Give an example of a contraction using "they" and "are."

Back

The contraction is "they're," which stands for "they are."

Front

What is the contraction for "you are"?

Back

The contraction is "you're."

Front

What is the contraction for "it is"?

Back

The contraction is "it's."