Understanding Contractions

The video tutorial introduces contractions, explaining how apostrophes are used to indicate missing letters in words. It discusses the principle of least effort, which suggests that people prefer simpler, shorter forms of expression. Examples of contractions like 'I'll', 'she'd', and 'he's' are provided, along with a discussion on irregular contractions such as 'won't'. The video concludes by summarizing the role of apostrophes in forming contractions.

What is the primary function of an apostrophe in contractions?

• To separate clauses

• To emphasize a word

• To show missing letters

• To indicate possession

What does the principle of least effort suggest about language use?

• People prefer complex language

• People avoid using contractions

• People tend to simplify language

• People use more words than necessary

Which of the following is a contraction of 'I will'?

• I’ll

• I’d

• I’m

• I’ve

How does the contraction 'she'd' relate to its original phrase?

• It stands for 'she could'

• It stands for 'she did'

• It stands for 'she would'

• It stands for 'she had'

Which of the following is NOT a correct contraction?

• We’llt

• They’re

• She’d

• He’s

What is unusual about the contraction 'won't'?

• It uses an apostrophe incorrectly

• It doesn't follow the usual contraction rules

• It has more letters than the original phrase

• It is not a contraction

Which contraction is formed from 'will not'?

• Will’t

• Won’t

• Willn’t

• Wont

What happens to the letters in irregular contractions like 'won't'?

• They are rearranged

• They are replaced by numbers

• They are doubled

• They disappear without a trace

What is the role of an apostrophe in the contraction 'he's'?

• To replace the letter 'i'

• To replace the letter 'a'

• To replace the letter 'e'

• To replace the letter 'o'

Which of the following is a correct contraction for 'he is'?

• He’ll

• He’s

• He’d

• He’m