Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, using an apostrophe to show where letters have been left out.

Front

What does "I'm" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "don't" mean?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does "I've" stand for?

Back

"I've" is a contraction for "I have."

Front

What does "that's" mean?

Back

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

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 "will not"?

Back

The contraction for "will not" is "won't."