Understanding Contractions for 3rd Graders

What is a contraction?

• A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words.

• A contraction is a type of muscle movement.

• A contraction is a synonym for a word.

• A contraction is a grammatical error.

Give an example of a contraction using 'do not'.

• do nott

• dnt

• doont

• don't

What two words make up the contraction 'can't'?

• can do

• can not

• cannot

• can't

How do contractions help in writing?

• Contractions make writing more formal and complex.

• Contractions eliminate the need for punctuation in writing.

• Contractions are used to increase the length of sentences.

• Contractions help in writing by making it more conversational and concise.

Identify the contraction in the sentence: 'She won't go to the party.'

• won't be

• won't

• she won't

• willn't

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

• theyre

• they're

• theirs

• they've

Why are contractions often used in spoken English?

• Contractions make spoken English more fluid and natural.

• Contractions are a sign of poor grammar.

• Contractions make speech harder to understand.

• Contractions are only used in written English.

Create a sentence using the contraction 'it's'.

• Its time to go home.

• It's a beautiful day today.

• Its a great movie.

• Its raining outside.

What is the difference between 'you're' and 'your'?

• 'You're' is a type of contraction; 'your' is a verb.

• 'You're' is used for ownership; 'your' is a greeting.

• 'You're' means 'you are'; 'your' indicates possession.

• 'You're' is a synonym for 'yours'; 'your' is an adjective.

List three contractions that use the word 'will'.

• ['I'll', 'you'll', 'he'll']

• we'll

• they'll

• she'll