What are contractions?

What are contractions?

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English, Other

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains contractions in English, which involve combining two words into one, such as 'do not' becoming 'don't'. It highlights the importance of using an apostrophe to replace omitted letters and provides examples to illustrate the concept. The tutorial emphasizes the correct usage of contractions in sentences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a contraction in English grammar?

A type of sentence

A combination of two words into one

A type of punctuation

A synonym for a word

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct contraction of 'do not'?

do'nt

dont'

do'nt

don't

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is an apostrophe important in contractions?

It replaces a letter or letters

It adds emphasis

It changes the meaning

It is optional

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the contraction 'don't', which letter is replaced by the apostrophe?

d

o

t

n

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the contraction 'she doesn't work' replace?

she will not work

she did not work

she does not work

she do not work