Contractions verb to be

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 're stand for?

Back

're stands for 'are' in contractions.

Front

Complete the contraction: I ___ happy.

Back

'm happy (I am happy).

Front

Complete the contraction: They ___ friends.

Back

're friends (They are friends).

Front

What does 's stand for?

Back

's stands for 'is' or 'has' in contractions.

Front

Complete the contraction: He ___ a teacher.

Back

's a teacher (He is a teacher).

Front

What does 'm not mean?

Back

'm not means 'I am not'.

Front

Complete the contraction: I ___ tired.

Back

'm tired (I am tired).

Front

What does 'isn't' mean?

Back

'isn't' means 'is not'.

Front

Complete the contraction: She ___ here.

Back

'isn't here (She is not here).