What is a contraction?
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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and replacing them with an apostrophe. For example, 'I'm' is a contraction of 'I am.'
2.
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What does 'I'm' stand for?
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'I'm' stands for 'I am.' It is used to indicate that the speaker is referring to themselves.
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What is the contraction for 'did not'?
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The contraction for 'did not' is 'didn't.'
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What does 'She's' mean?
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'She's' is a contraction for 'She is.' It is used to describe someone or something.
5.
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What is the superlative form of 'dirty'?
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The superlative form of 'dirty' is 'dirtiest.' It is used to compare three or more things.
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What is the contraction for 'they will'?
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The contraction for 'they will' is 'they'll.'
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What is the difference between 'didn't' and 'did'nt'?
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'Didn't' is the correct contraction for 'did not,' while 'did'nt' is a common misspelling.
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