Mastering Contractions in English Grammar

The video tutorial explains how to form contractions using the word 'not', providing examples and practice sentences. It discusses exceptions like 'cannot' and 'will not', and explains how language evolves, affecting grammar rules. The tutorial concludes with a review and quiz to reinforce learning.

What is the contraction for 'cannot'?

• cannot

• cann't

• cn't

• can't

Which of the following is a contraction for 'does not'?

• doesn't

• doesn

• does'nt

• doesnt

How do you form a contraction with 'not'?

• Use 'not' as a separate word

• Remove 'n' and 't' from 'not'

• Add 'not' to the end of the word

• Combine 'not' with the previous word and replace 'o' with an apostrophe

Which sentence contains a contraction with 'not'?

• I didn't miss my stop

• I'm ready to get off

• The bus cannot stop here

• I'll get off at the next stop

What is the contraction for 'will not'?

• won't

• willot

• willn't

• will'nt