Context Clues and Contractions

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, often using an apostrophe.

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

You're

Front

What does 'dashed' mean in the sentence: 'The squirrel dashed into the street'?

Back

Ran quickly.

Front

What is the contraction for 'do not'?

Back

Don't

Front

What two words are combined to make 'I'm'?

Back

I am

Front

What does 'helpless' mean in the sentence: 'The wet and hungry cat was helpless'?

Back

Couldn't help itself.

Front

What is the contraction for 'he will'?

Back

He'll

Front

What does 'ran quickly' mean?

Back

Moved fast.

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

They're

Front

What does 'couldn't' mean?

Back

Could not.