Understanding 2nd Grade Contractions

What is a contraction?

• A contraction is a grammatical error.

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

• A contraction is a synonym for a word.

• A contraction is a type of muscle movement.

Can you give an example of a contraction?

• wont

• isn't

• shouldn't

• can't

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

• can not

• will not

• should not

• cannot

How do contractions help us in writing?

• Contractions make writing more formal and complex.

• Contractions are only used in spoken language, not writing.

• Contractions help us in writing by making it more conversational and improving readability.

• Contractions eliminate the need for punctuation in sentences.

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

• yu're

• you're

• youre

• u're

Which of the following is a contraction: 'isn't' or 'is'?

• isn't

• wasn't

• are

• isn'tn't

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

• they're

• thay are

• they'r

• theyre

Why do we use contractions in everyday speech?

• To make speech more formal and structured.

• To confuse the listener with complex phrases.

• We use contractions to make speech more fluid and natural.

• To eliminate the need for punctuation in writing.

What is the contraction for 'will not'?

• willn't

• won't

• w'll

• wont

Can you change 'she is' into a contraction?

• shes

• she'ss

• shees

• she's