Contraction

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

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

Front

What two words are combined to make 'I've'?

Back

I have

Front

What two words are combined to make 'I'm'?

Back

I am

Front

What is the contraction for 'do not'?

Back

don't

Front

What is the contraction for 'does not'?

Back

doesn't

Front

What is the contraction for 'she is'?

Back

she's

Front

What does the apostrophe in contractions represent?

Back

The apostrophe represents the missing letters when two words are combined.

Front

What two words are combined to make 'he's'?

Back

he is

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

they're

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

you're