Understanding Contractions

What is a contraction?

• A synonym for a long word.

• A combination of two or more words into one, using fewer letters.

• A type of punctuation used at the end of a sentence.

• A grammatical error in formal writing.

Which of the following is a contraction of 'it is'?

• its

• it's

• its'

• it

How is the contraction 'I'm' formed?

• By combining 'I' and 'am' and removing 'a'.

• By combining 'I' and 'is' and removing 'i'.

• By combining 'I' and 'was' and removing 'w'.

• By combining 'I' and 'are' and removing 'a'.

Which of the following is NOT a contraction?

• You're

• Its

• I'm

• He's

What is the contraction for 'he has'?

• He's

• He'd

• He'll

• He've

Which contraction is formed by combining 'will' and 'not'?

• Won't

• Wont

• Willot

• Willn't

What is the correct contraction for 'I would'?

• I'w

• I'ld

• I'would

• I'd

In which context are contractions typically used?

• Formal writing

• Informal writing and speech

• Scientific papers

• Legal documents

Which of the following contractions can be used in questions?

• Who'd

• Whom's

• Whose

• Who's

Which contraction is incorrect to use at the end of a sentence?

• Isn't

• Haven't

• Hasn't

• I've