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 "we've" stand for?

Back

"We've" is a contraction for "we have."

Front

What does "can't" mean?

Back

"Can't" is a contraction for "cannot."

Front

What does "you've" represent?

Back

"You've" is a contraction for "you have."

Front

What is the contraction for "were not"?

Back

The contraction for "were not" is "weren't."

Front

What does "they've" stand for?

Back

"They've" is a contraction for "they have."

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 apostrophe used for in contractions?

Back

The apostrophe indicates where letters have been omitted in a contraction.

Front

Give an example of a contraction using "I am."

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "do not"?

Back

The contraction for "do not" is "don't."