What is a contraction?
Contractions

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5th Grade
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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds.
2.
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What is the contraction for 'do not'?
Back
Don't
3.
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What is the contraction for 'does not'?
Back
Doesn't
4.
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What is the contraction for 'we have'?
Back
We've
5.
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What is the contraction for 'did not'?
Back
Didn't
6.
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What is the contraction for 'let us'?
Back
Let's
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do contractions help in writing?
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Contractions make writing more informal and conversational.
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