Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is two words put together to make a shorter word.

Front

What is the contraction for 'It is'?

Back

It's

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

they're

Front

What is the contraction for 'could not'?

Back

couldn't

Front

What is the contraction for 'is not'?

Back

Isn't

Front

What does 'It's' mean?

Back

It means 'It is'.

Front

What does 'they're' mean?

Back

It means 'they are'.

Front

What does 'couldn't' mean?

Back

It means 'could not'.

Front

What does 'Isn't' mean?

Back

It means 'is not'.

Front

Can contractions be used in writing?

Back

Yes, contractions are often used in informal writing.