Exploring Contractions in English
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Mathematics
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1st - 5th Grade
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Hard
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using contractions in English?
To combine two words into one
To create plural forms
To show possession
To make writing longer
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the apostrophe be placed when forming a contraction?
Before the first word
After the last word
At the end of the sentence
In place of the omitted letters
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many primary reasons are there for using apostrophes in English?
Two
Four
One
Three
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a correct use of an apostrophe?
To replace missing letters
In contractions
In possessive forms
To indicate plurals
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
CCSS.L.3.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a correct example of a contraction?
Dogs'
Cannot
Shoe's
Its
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the incorrect overcorrection involving apostrophes discussed?
Using them in possessive forms
Using them in proper nouns
Using them to replace letters in contractions
Using them to indicate plurals
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What contraction represents 'you will'?
You'll
You're
Yous
Your
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