All About Contractions {Grammar}

This video tutorial explains contractions, which are words formed by combining two words and omitting certain letters or sounds, often using an apostrophe. It covers various types of contractions, including those with 'not', 'would', 'will', and 'is', providing examples for each. The tutorial also includes a section on breaking down contractions into their original words, highlighting the tricky contraction 'won't'.

What is the purpose of an apostrophe in a contraction?

• To show possession

• To separate two sentences

• To indicate a question

• To mark the place of missing letters

Which contraction is formed by combining 'can' and 'not'?

• Cn't

• Can't

• Cn't

• Cnot

How do you form the contraction 'I'd'?

• Combine 'I' and 'will'

• Combine 'I' and 'do'

• Combine 'I' and 'would'

• Combine 'I' and 'did'

What is the contraction for 'you will'?

• You'ld

• You'll

• You'ill

• You'd

Which contraction is made from 'it' and 'is'?

• Its

• It's

• Itis

• It'is

What two words make up the contraction 'we're'?

• We would

• We were

• We are

• We will

Which two words are combined to form the contraction 'won't'?

• Was not

• Want not

• Would not

• Will not