Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, often using an apostrophe to show where letters have been omitted.

Front

What does "she's" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "didn't" mean?

Back

"Didn't" is a contraction for "did not".

Front

What does "we'll" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "it's" mean?

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 omitted letters with an apostrophe.

Front

Give an example of a contraction using "you".

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "they are"?

Back

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

Front

What does "I'll" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "he is"?

Back

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