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 does "I'll" stand for?

Back

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

Front

What does "He's" mean?

Back

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

Front

What does "hasn't" stand for?

Back

"Hasn't" is a contraction for "has not."

Front

What does "didn't" mean?

Back

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

Front

What does "couldn't" stand for?

Back

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

Front

How do you form a contraction?

Back

You form a contraction by combining two words and replacing some letters with an apostrophe.

Front

Give an example of a contraction using "you".

Back

"You're" is a contraction for "you are."

Front

What is the contraction for "they are"?

Back

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

Front

What does "won't" stand for?

Back

"Won't" is a contraction for "will not."