Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

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

Front

What does "didn't" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "she'll" mean?

Back

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

Front

What does "he's" represent?

Back

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

Front

What does "couldn't" mean?

Back

"Couldn't" is a contraction for "could not."

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "they are"?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "I am"?

Back

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

Front

What does "she's" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "you are"?

Back

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