Contractions

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 "don't" mean?

Back

"Don't" is a contraction for "do not." It is used to tell someone not to do something.

Front

What does "he's" mean?

Back

"He's" is a contraction for "he is." It is used to describe what he is doing or to give information about him.

Front

What does "isn't" mean?

Back

"Isn't" is a contraction for "is not." It is used to say that something is not true.

Front

What does "I'm" mean?

Back

"I'm" is a contraction for "I am." It is used to describe what I am doing or to give information about myself.

Front

What does "shouldn't" mean?

Back

"Shouldn't" is a contraction for "should not." It is used to say that something is not advisable.

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 with "they are."

Back

"They're" is a contraction for "they are."

Front

What is the contraction for "you are"?

Back

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

Front

What does "can't" mean?

Back

"Can't" is a contraction for "cannot." It is used to say that something is not possible.