Contractions in Writing Quiz

What is the primary function of a contraction in writing?

• To replace nouns

• To lengthen sentences

• To combine two words into one

• To add emphasis

Which letter is replaced by an apostrophe in the contraction 'you're'?

• A

• O

• Y

• E

In the contraction 'wasn't', which letter is omitted?

• S

• O

• A

• W

What is the contraction for 'he is'?

• Heis

• H'is

• Hes

• He's

Which letters are replaced by an apostrophe in 'we've'?

• W and E

• V and E

• E and V

• H and A

What is the contraction for 'are not'?

• A'nt

• Arent

• Aren't

• Arenot

Which contraction is formed from 'they are'?

• The're

• Their

• They're

• There

What is the correct contraction for 'could have'?

• Could've

• Couldof

• Coulda

• Couldhav

Which contraction is used for 'must not'?

• Mustnot

• Mustn't

• Must'nt

• Mustnt

What is the contraction for 'what will'?

• Whatw'll

• Whatwil

• What'll

• Whatwill