Contractions with Not

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 the contraction for 'cannot'.

Front

What does 'haven't' stand for?

Back

'haven't' is the contraction for 'have not'.

Front

What does 'hadn't' stand for?

Back

'hadn't' is the contraction for 'had not'.

Front

What does 'couldn't' stand for?

Back

'couldn't' is the contraction for 'could not'.

Front

How do you form a contraction with 'not'?

Back

You combine a verb with 'not' and replace some letters with an apostrophe.

Front

What is the contraction for 'was not'?

Back

'wasn't' is the contraction for 'was not'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'were not'?

Back

'weren't' is the contraction for 'were not'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'is not'?

Back

'isn't' is the contraction for 'is not'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'are not'?

Back

'aren't' is the contraction for 'are not'.