Contractions with Not

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds.

Front

What does 'didn't' stand for?

Back

'Didn't' is the contraction of 'did not'.

Front

What does 'hadn't' stand for?

Back

'Hadn't' is the contraction of 'had not'.

Front

What does 'doesn't' stand for?

Back

'Doesn't' is the contraction of 'does not'.

Front

What does 'won't' stand for?

Back

'Won't' is the contraction of 'will not'.

Front

What does 'don't' stand for?

Back

'Don't' is the contraction of 'do not'.

Front

How do you form a contraction with 'not'?

Back

You combine a verb with 'not' and shorten it, usually by replacing the 'o' in 'not' with an apostrophe.

Front

Give an example of a contraction using 'is not'.

Back

'Is not' becomes 'isn't'.

Front

Give an example of a contraction using 'are not'.

Back

'Are not' becomes 'aren't'.

Front

What is the purpose of using contractions?

Back

Contractions make speech and writing more informal and easier to say.