8th - p. 398 Contractions

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. For example, 'do not' becomes 'don't'.

Front

What does 'She's' stand for?

Back

She's is a contraction for 'She is'.

Front

What does 'I'm' stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does 'They're' stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does 'aren't' stand for?

Back

Aren't is a contraction for 'are not'.

Front

What does 'We're' stand for?

Back

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

Front

How do contractions help in writing?

Back

Contractions make writing more informal and conversational, helping to convey a friendly tone.

Front

Can contractions be used in formal writing?

Back

Generally, contractions are avoided in formal writing, but they can be acceptable in certain contexts, such as dialogue.

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for 'he is'?

Back

The contraction for 'he is' is 'he's'.