Crazy Contractions | Grade 3

What is a contraction?

• A short form of two words with an apostrophe.

• A long form of words with an apostrophe.

• A short form of words with letters missing and an apostrophe.

• A short form of words with extra letters and an apostrophe.

Which one is a contraction?

• Isnt

• Isn't

• Isn'tt

• Is'nt

In 'aren't', which letter is missing?

• A

• O

• R

• E

What did Mr. Griot do wrong with contractions?

• He forgot contractions.

• He put the apostrophe wrong.

• He used contractions wrongly.

• He used too many contractions.

What is 'I will' as a contraction?

• I'wl

• I'wl

• I'll

• I'will

Why use contractions?

• To make sentences longer.

• To save time and space.

• To confuse the reader.

• To add more words.

What stays the same in a contraction?

• The second word.

• The apostrophe.

• The first word.

• The number of letters.