What is a contraction in English grammar?
Contractions

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds. For example, 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are.'
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What does the contraction 'I'll' stand for?
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The contraction 'I'll' stands for 'I will.'
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How do you correct the capitalization in the sentence: 'Riley shouldn't jump on the Table.'?
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Change 'Table' to 'table.'
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What does the contraction 'they've' mean?
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The contraction 'they've' means 'they have.'
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Fill in the blank with the correct contraction: 'Sara said ______ go to the movies.'
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she'll.
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What is the purpose of using contractions in writing?
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Contractions are used to create a more conversational tone and to make writing more concise.
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What is the contraction for 'he is'?
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The contraction for 'he is' is 'he's.'
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