Exploring Contractions in English Grammar

Exploring Contractions in English Grammar

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

1st - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video tutorial introduces contractions through a playful dialogue between Ricky and Nikki. It explains how contractions are formed by combining two words and omitting certain letters, often using an apostrophe. Examples like 'I'm' and 'you're' are provided, and the concept of contractions is further clarified with additional examples and explanations.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'you're' stand for?

You had

You were

You have

You are

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a contraction in English language?

A long form of a word

A short way of writing two words together

A type of punctuation mark

A new word created randomly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'she's' formed?

She + has

She + had

She + is

She + was

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which letters are omitted in the contraction 'he'll'?

i and l

w and i

h and e

e and l

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What punctuation mark is used in contractions?

Comma

Period

Exclamation mark

Apostrophe

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct contraction for 'I have'?

I'd

I'm

I'll

I've

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is removed in the contraction 'I've'?

H and a

Have

I

None