Apostrophes for Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds.

Front

What does the contraction 'won't' stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does the contraction 'I've' stand for?

Back

'I've' is the contraction for 'I have'.

Front

What is the correct contraction for 'let us'?

Back

The correct contraction is 'let's'.

Front

What does the contraction 'couldn't' stand for?

Back

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

Front

Which two words can be contracted in the sentence: 'You should have chosen the other flavour ice cream'?

Back

The two words that can be contracted are 'should' and 'have', forming 'should've'.

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

To form a contraction, combine two words and replace the omitted letters with an apostrophe.

Front

What is the purpose of using contractions in writing?

Back

Contractions make writing more informal and conversational.

Front

Give an example of a contraction for 'they are'.

Back

The contraction for 'they are' is 'they're'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

The contraction for 'you are' is 'you're'.