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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 sounds.

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What does 'wouldn't' stand for?

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'Wouldn't' is the contraction for 'would not'.

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What does 'couldn't' stand for?

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'Couldn't' is the contraction for 'could not'.

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What does 'doesn't' stand for?

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'Doesn't' is the contraction for 'does not'.

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What does 'won't' stand for?

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'Won't' is the contraction for 'will not'.

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What does 'hadn't' stand for?

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'Hadn't' is the contraction for 'had not'.

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How do you form a contraction with 'not'?

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To form a contraction with 'not', you typically combine a helping verb with 'not' and replace the 'o' in 'not' with an apostrophe.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'wouldn't'.

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I wouldn't go there if I were you.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'couldn't'.

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She couldn't find her keys anywhere.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'doesn't'.

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He doesn't like broccoli.