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 or sounds.

Front

What does "can't" stand for?

Back

"can't" stands for "cannot."

Front

What does "should've" mean?

Back

"should've" means "should have."

Front

What does "won't" represent?

Back

"won't" represents "will not."

Front

What does "they've" mean?

Back

"they've" means "they have."

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

You form a contraction by combining two words and replacing some letters with an apostrophe.

Front

What is the purpose of contractions in writing?

Back

Contractions make writing more informal and conversational.

Front

What is the contraction for "I am"?

Back

The contraction for "I am" is "I'm."

Front

What is the contraction for "you are"?

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "he is"?

Back

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