Contractions STAAR

Contractions

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct way to form the contraction for I am?

• I'm

• I'am

• Ia'm

• Im'

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct way to form the contraction for does not?

• doesno't

• doesn't

• does'not

• doesnt'

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct way to form the contraction for she is?

• she'is

• sh'es

• she's

• shi's

Let's Practice

Rewriting words as contractions

Rewrite the underline phrase as a contraction:

Peter did not finish his tree house before winter.

didn't

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Rewrite the underline phrase as a contraction:

The lamp is not turning on.

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Rewrite the underline phrase as a contraction:

The magnets are not sticking to the refrigerator

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Rewrite the underline phrase as a contraction:

The postman has not delivered the mail yet

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Rewrite the underline phrase as a contraction:

He is doing his homework after school.

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Rewrite the underline phrase as a contraction:

Lupe said she would not be able to go to the meeting on Monday

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Rewrite the underline phrase as a contraction:

Amara did not play in the basketball game last night

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