Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

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

Front

What does 'didn't' stand for?

Back

'Didn't' is the contraction for 'did not'.

Front

What does 'it's' mean?

Back

'It's' is the contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What does 'they've' represent?

Back

'They've' is the contraction for 'they have'.

Front

What does 'I've' stand for?

Back

'I've' is the contraction for 'I have'.

Front

What does 'can't' mean?

Back

'Can't' is the contraction for 'can not'.

Front

What is the purpose of contractions?

Back

Contractions make speech and writing quicker and easier.

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

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

Front

What does 'he's' represent?

Back

'He's' is the contraction for 'he is'.

Front

What does 'she's' mean?

Back

'She's' is the contraction for 'she is'.