Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, often using an apostrophe.

Front

What does "what's" stand for?

Back

"What's" is a contraction for "what is".

Front

Which two words make the contraction "haven't"?

Back

"Haven't" is a contraction for "have not".

Front

What does "I'd" stand for?

Back

"I'd" is a contraction for "I would".

Front

What does "he's" mean?

Back

"He's" is a contraction for "he is".

Front

What does "let's" mean?

Back

"Let's" is a contraction for "let us".

Front

What is the apostrophe used for in contractions?

Back

The apostrophe shows where letters have been omitted in the contraction.

Front

What two words make the contraction "can't"?

Back

"Can't" is a contraction for "cannot".

Front

What does "she'll" stand for?

Back

"She'll" is a contraction for "she will".

Front

What does "they're" mean?

Back

"They're" is a contraction for "they are".