Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words, where an apostrophe replaces the missing letters.

Front

What does "we're" stand for?

Back

"We're" is a contraction for "we are."

Front

What does "wouldn't" mean?

Back

"Wouldn't" is a contraction for "would not."

Front

What does "won't" represent?

Back

"Won't" is a contraction for "will not."

Front

What is the contraction for "it is"?

Back

The contraction for "it is" is "it's."

Front

What does "couldn't" stand for?

Back

"Couldn't" is a contraction for "could not."

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a contraction using "they are."

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "I will"?

Back

The contraction for "I will" is "I'll."

Front

What does "she's" mean?

Back

"She's" is a contraction for "she is" or "she has."