Contractions Review

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 "isn't" stand for?

Back

"isn't" is a contraction for "is not."

Front

What does "we're" mean?

Back

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

Front

What does "she's" represent?

Back

"she's" is a contraction for "she is."

Front

What does "they're" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "weren't" mean?

Back

"weren't" is a contraction for "were 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

Give an example of a contraction for "you are."

Back

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

Front

What is the contraction for "he is"?

Back

The contraction for "he is" is "he's."

Front

What does "can't" stand for?

Back

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