Contractions & Apostrophes

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds.

Front

What does the apostrophe (') indicate in contractions?

Back

The apostrophe indicates where letters have been omitted in a contraction.

Front

What is the contraction for 'did not'?

Back

The contraction for 'did not' is 'didn't'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'have not'?

Back

The contraction for 'have not' is 'haven't'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'are not'?

Back

The contraction for 'are not' is 'aren't'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'should have'?

Back

The contraction for 'should have' is 'should've'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'it is'?

Back

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

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

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

Front

Can contractions be used in formal writing?

Back

Contractions are generally avoided in formal writing but are common in informal writing and speech.

Front

What is an example of a contraction for 'they are'?

Back

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