Exploring Common Contractions in English

The video tutorial explains contractions, which are words formed by combining two words and omitting certain letters or sounds, often using an apostrophe. It covers contractions with 'not', 'would', 'will', and 'is', providing examples and demonstrating how to form and use them. The tutorial also includes a section on breaking down contractions into their original words, offering practice for learners.

What is a contraction in the English language?

• A long form of a previously existing word

• A new word created for modern slang

• A technical term in grammar without practical use

• A word formed by shortening and combining two words

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Which punctuation mark is used to show where letters have been omitted in contractions?

• Apostrophe

• Period

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What contraction is formed from 'can not'?

• Cannot

• Can't

• C'n

• Cannt

How is the contraction for 'I would' correctly written?

• I'd

• Iwd

• Ild

• Id

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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Which contraction represents 'they would'?

• Thould

• They'd

• Theyd

• Th'd

What is the correct contraction for 'you will'?

• Youl

• Yoll

• Y'will

• You'll

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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Which contraction is formed from 'he will'?

• He's

• Hee'll

• Hewill

• He'll

Which of the following is NOT a correct contraction?

• Aren't

• Willn't

• Won't

• Isn't

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What two words make up the contraction 'it's'?

• It has

• It does

• It is

• It shall

What two words are combined to form 'won't'?

• Willn't

• Was not

• Would not

• Will not

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