Understanding Contractions and Apostrophes

What is the primary function of an apostrophe in contractions?

• To make a word plural

• To replace omitted letters

• To add extra letters to a word

• To change the meaning of a word

In the contraction 'couldn't', which letter is replaced by the apostrophe?

• c

• u

• o

• d

Which of the following is a correct contraction for 'I am'?

• I'am

• I'm

• Iam

• Im

What happens to the letters 'w' and 'i' in the contraction 'she'll'?

• They are repeated

• They are capitalized

• They are moved to the end of the word

• They are replaced by an apostrophe

Why is it important to understand contractions?

• To use more words

• To confuse readers

• To make sentences longer

• To avoid spelling errors