USC Grammar G2 contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, using an apostrophe to replace missing letters.

Front

What is the contraction for 'you have'?

Back

you've

Front

What is the contraction for 'do not'?

Back

don't

Front

What is the contraction for 'we have'?

Back

we've

Front

What is the contraction for 'they have'?

Back

they've

Front

What is the contraction for 'does not'?

Back

doesn't

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

You combine two words and replace the omitted letters with an apostrophe.

Front

What does the apostrophe in a contraction represent?

Back

The apostrophe represents the letters that have been left out when two words are combined.

Front

Can you give an example of a contraction with 'I am'?

Back

I'm

Front

What is the contraction for 'he is'?

Back

he's