Understanding Informal Contractions

Understanding Informal Contractions

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial introduces informal contractions in American English, explaining their importance for understanding native speakers. It lists 15 common informal contractions, such as 'gonna', 'wanna', and 'sorta', and provides practice sentences to help learners use them effectively. The video concludes with additional resources for learning more slang and understanding native speakers better.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for learning informal contractions according to the video?

To improve academic writing

To improve grammar skills

To learn new vocabulary

To understand native speakers better

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'gonna' stand for?

Going to

Gone to

Go to

Going on

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what context is it acceptable to use 'gonna'?

Formal emails

Academic writing

Texting friends

Business reports

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'wanna' mean?

Want to

Want a

Wanting

Wanted

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of using 'sorta'?

Sorta of angry

Sorta of happy

Sorta of hungry

Sorta of tired

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'gimme' stand for?

Give it

Got me

Get me

Give me

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'gotta'?

Gone to

Go to

Get to

Got to

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