Mastering Contractions Through Song

What is the role of an apostrophe in a contraction?

• It emphasizes a word.

• It separates syllables.

• It replaces missing letters.

• It connects two words.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What did the apostrophe replace in the word 'couldn't'?

• n

• no

• o

• not

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which letter did the apostrophe swallow in 'I'm'?

• am

• me

• i

• a

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which contraction was used to express happiness in the video?

• I've

• I'd

• I'm

• I'll

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the contraction 'don't' stand for?

• do now

• do not

• does not

• did not

In the phrase 'she will became she'll', what letters are missing?

• will

• we

• w and i

• wi

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the effect of contractions on the clarity of language?

• Changes meaning

• No effect

• Reduces clarity

• Increases clarity

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CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

Why should one be cautious with contractions according to the video?

• They are informal.

• They can be confusing.

• They are outdated.

• They are incorrect.

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CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

What does the contraction 'I'd' likely stand for?

• I do

• I would

• I had

• I did