Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds.

Front

What does "didn't" stand for?

Back

"Didn't" is a contraction for "did not."

Front

What does "we're" stand for?

Back

"We're" is a contraction for "we are."

Front

What does "she's" stand for?

Back

"She's" is a contraction for "she is" or "she has."

Front

What does "couldn't" stand for?

Back

"Couldn't" is a contraction for "could not."

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

To form a contraction, combine two words and replace the omitted letters with an apostrophe.

Front

What is the contraction for "I will"?

Back

The contraction for "I will" is "I'll."

Front

What does "don't" stand for?

Back

"Don't" is a contraction for "do not."

Front

What does "can't" stand for?

Back

"Can't" is a contraction for "cannot."

Front

What is the contraction for "they are"?

Back

The contraction for "they are" is "they're."