Contractions and Apostrophes

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words that are combined by replacing one or more letters with an apostrophe.

Front

What is the contraction of 'they are'?

Back

they're

Front

Give an example of using an apostrophe to show contraction.

Back

The dog's barking is loud.

Front

Give an example of a contraction.

Back

can't

Front

What is the contraction of 'he is'?

Back

he's

Front

What is an apostrophe used for?

Back

An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

Front

What is the contraction of 'do not'?

Back

don't

Front

What is the contraction of 'I will'?

Back

I'll

Front

What is the contraction of 'you are'?

Back

you're

Front

What is the contraction of 'she is'?

Back

she's