Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

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

Front

What does "that's" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "don't" mean?

Back

"Don't" is a contraction for "do not."

Front

Which two words make the contraction "they'll"?

Back

"They'll" is a contraction for "they will."

Front

What does "let's" stand for?

Back

"Let's" is a contraction for "let us."

Front

What does "I'd" mean?

Back

"I'd" is a contraction for "I would."

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 contraction for "you are"?

Back

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

Front

What does "he's" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "she will"?

Back

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