Understanding Contractions in 2nd Grade

What is a contraction?

• A contraction is a grammatical error.

• A contraction is a synonym for a word.

• A contraction is a type of muscle movement.

• A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words.

Give an example of a contraction.

• don't

• cannot

• shouldn't

• do not

What two words make the contraction 'can't'?

• won't

• shouldn't

• can not

• cannot

How do contractions help in writing?

• Contractions eliminate the need for punctuation in writing.

• Contractions are used to increase the length of sentences.

• Contractions help in writing by making it more conversational and concise.

• Contractions make writing more formal and complex.

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

• yu're

• youre

• you're

• u're

Which of the following is a contraction: 'isn't' or 'is'?

• isn't

• isn'tn't

• are

• wasn't

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

• theyre

• they'r

• thay're

• they're

Why do we use contractions in everyday language?

• To avoid using slang in conversations.

• To increase the complexity of language.

• We use contractions to make language more fluid and conversational.

• To make writing more formal and structured.

What is the contraction for 'will not'?

• w'll

• won't

• wont

• willn't

Can you create a sentence using a contraction?

• I'm going to the store.

• They will go to store.

• You are going to the store.

• I am going store.