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 "they've" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "can't" mean?

Back

Can't is a contraction for "cannot."

Front

What does "won't" mean?

Back

Won't is a contraction for "will not."

Front

What does "I'll" stand for?

Back

I'll is a contraction for "I will."

Front

What is the contraction for "should not"?

Back

The contraction for "should not" is "shouldn't."

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 "I have"?

Back

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

Front

What does "they'll" mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "you are"?

Back

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