Contractions

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 "that's" stand for?

Back

"That's" is a contraction for "that is."

Front

What does "it's" mean?

Back

"It's" is a contraction for "it is."

Front

What is the contraction for "I have"?

Back

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

Front

What does "she's" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "we will"?

Back

The contraction for "we will" is "we'll."

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 an example of a contraction for "you are"?

Back

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

Front

What does "he's" mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "they are"?

Back

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