Review for You: Using Contractions

Mr. Griot introduces the concept of contractions in language arts, explaining their historical use to simplify communication. He provides examples of contractions with 'not' and those combining pronouns and verbs. The video emphasizes the importance of correct spelling and offers guidance on forming contractions. The lesson concludes with encouragement to practice using contractions in writing.

What is the primary function of an apostrophe in a contraction?

• To separate two words

• To indicate a question

• To replace omitted letters

• To add emphasis to a word

Which of the following is a contraction for 'does not'?

• do'snt

• does'nt

• doesnt

• doesn't

How is the contraction 'I'm' formed?

• By combining 'I' and 'am' with an apostrophe replacing 'a'

• By combining 'I' and 'am' with an apostrophe replacing 'm'

• By combining 'I' and 'am' with an apostrophe replacing 'm'

• By combining 'I' and 'am' with an apostrophe replacing 'I'

What letters are removed to form the contraction 'she'd'?

• e and d

• h and a

• s and h

• s and a

Which contraction is correctly spelled?

• YO UW'LL

• YOU'LL

• YOU'LLL

• YO'ULL