Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is two words put together to make a shorter word.

Front

What does the contraction "isn't" stand for?

Back

"isn't" stands for "is not".

Front

What two words make the contraction "won't"?

Back

"won't" is made from "will not".

Front

What two words make the contraction "don't"?

Back

"don't" is made from "do not".

Front

What is the purpose of contractions?

Back

Contractions make speech and writing more informal and easier to say.

Front

Give an example of a contraction using "he" and "is".

Back

"he's" is the contraction for "he is".

Front

What two words make the contraction "can't"?

Back

"can't" is made from "cannot".

Front

What is the contraction for "they are"?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

"she'll" is made from "she will".

Front

What is the contraction for "I will"?

Back

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