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.

Front

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

Back

Haven't stands for "have not."

Front

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

Back

Aren't stands for "are not."

Front

What does the contraction "I've" stand for?

Back

I've stands for "I have."

Front

What does the contraction "I'd" stand for?

Back

I'd stands for "I would."

Front

What does the contraction "she's" stand for?

Back

She's stands for "she is."

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 "do not"?

Back

The contraction for "do not" is "don't."

Front

What is the contraction for "will not"?

Back

The contraction for "will not" is "won't."

Front

What is the contraction for "they are"?

Back

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