Exploring Contractions in English

The video tutorial introduces contractions, explaining them as a way to shorten two words by removing certain letters and sounds. It provides examples like 'we've' for 'we have' and 'I'm' for 'I am'. The tutorial lists common contractions and emphasizes their use in informal writing and speech, advising against their use in formal contexts. The video concludes with a reminder to take a quiz for further learning and mentions additional resources available for core subjects.

What is a contraction in the context of English language?

• A literary device

• A type of punctuation

• A shortened form of two words

• A formal writing style

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which contraction is used for 'we have'?

• we're

• we'd

• we've

• we'll

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CCSS.L.2.2C

How can 'I am' be contracted?

• I'm

• I'll

• I've

• I'd

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the contraction for 'it is'?

• it's

• it'll

• it'd

• its

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which of the following is NOT a correct contraction for 'I will'?

• I've

• I'm

• I'll

• I'd

Choose the correct contraction for 'cannot'.

• can't

• cannot's

• can

• c'n

Which contraction is used for 'do not'?

• don't

• doesn't

• does

• do's

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following is a contraction for 'you are'?

• your

• you're

• you'll

• you've

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the appropriate setting to use contractions according to the video?

• Academic essays

• Informal conversations

• Formal writing

• Legal documents

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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 contractions be avoided in formal writings?

• They are too complex

• They are informal

• They are outdated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