Understanding Contractions in English

The video tutorial by Larissa from Orcas covers the use of contractions in writing, emphasizing their avoidance in formal contexts. It reviews simple contractions, explores perfect tense and negative contractions, and delves into more complex forms. The historical evolution of 'won't' is discussed, and practical examples are provided to illustrate the concepts.

Why should contractions be avoided in formal writing?

• They are difficult to understand.

• They are grammatically incorrect.

• They are informal.

• They are too complex.

What is the full form of 'I'm'?

• I was

• I have

• I will

• I am

Which of the following is the contracted form of 'you are'?

• You're

• You'd

• You've

• You'll

What is the contracted form of 'I have'?

• I am

• I've

• I will

• I had

Which contraction represents 'he will'?

• He've

• He'd

• He'll

• He's

What is the negative contraction of 'will not'?

• Willn't

• Wont

• Willn't

• Won't

What does 'isn't' stand for?

• Is not

• Is no

• Is none

• Is never

Which contraction is used for 'could not have'?

• Could've

• Couldn't

• Couldn't've

• Could'nt

What does 'that'd' stand for?

• That will or that shall

• That can or that could

• That had or that would

• That is or that has

What is the full form of 'tis'?

• It was

• It will

• It has

• It is