Christmas 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 'can't' mean?

Back

'Can't' is a contraction for 'cannot', meaning not able to.

Front

What does 'it's' mean?

Back

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

What does 'I'm' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does 'she's' mean?

Back

'She's' is a contraction for 'she is' or 'she has'.

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Front

What does 'we're' mean?

Back

'We're' is a contraction for 'we are'.

Front

What does 'you've' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does 'he's' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of using contractions?

Back

Contractions make speech and writing quicker and easier.