Contraction Flashcard

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, often using an apostrophe.

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What does "won't" stand for?

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

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What does "you'll" mean?

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"You'll" is a contraction for "you will."

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What does "they're" represent?

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

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What does "couldn't" mean?

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"Couldn't" is a contraction for "could not."

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What does "she'll" stand for?

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"She'll" is a contraction for "she will."

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How do you form a contraction?

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To form a contraction, combine two words and replace some letters with an apostrophe.

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What is the contraction for "I am"?

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

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What does "isn't" stand for?

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"Isn't" is a contraction for "is not."

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What does "he's" mean?

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