Contractions

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

What is the punctuation mark in a contraction?

• a comma

• a semicolon

• an apostrophe

There can be more than one apostrophe in a contraction.

• True

• False

"Ain't" is acceptable to use today.

• Yes, "Ain't " is perfectly fine.

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

Which is the correct contraction for SHE WOULD?

• she'd

• she'ould

• sh'ed

Which is correct?

• I should of studied harder.

• I should've studied harder.

• I should'ave studied harder.

Which is correct?

• Heal take in the trash for me.

• Heel take in the trash for me.

• He'll take in the trash for me

Which is correct?

• Its my favorite day of the week!

• It's my favorite day of the week!