Contraction Words

Contractions

by Shazana Anaum from 6M

What is a contractions​?

​A contraction is a shortened version of the spoken and written forms of a word, syllable, or word group, created by omission of internal letters and sounds.

​Which word is a contraction?

​A contraction is a word made by shortening and combining two words. Words like can't (can + not), don't (do + not), and I've (I + have) are all contractions. People use contractions in both speaking and writing

​How do contractions feel when they first start?

​What do contractions feel like when they first start? Contractions can feel overwhelming and cause discomfort when they start or you may not be able to feel them unless you touch your belly and feel the tightening. You can feel your belly getting super hard and tight at intervals.

​Contraction words

​Words:

Multiple Choice

A contraction combines two or more words to create one word.

• True- two to three words make up a contraction

• False- Two words only make up a contraction

Multiple Choice

What is the punctuation mark in a contraction?

• a comma

• a semicolon

• an apostrophe

Multiple Choice

In a contraction, missing or omitted letters are marked with an _______.

• asterisk

• adverb

• apostrophe

Multiple Select

Contractions should NOT be used when? (more than 1 answer)

• In formal letters

• in every day speech

• In school essays and papers

• on TV

Multiple Choice

There can be more than one apostrophe in a contraction.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

"Ain't" is acceptable to use today.

• No! You "ain't" allowed to use that word!

• Yes, "Ain't " is perfectly fine.

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