Learn and Play Online: Understanding Contractions

Introduction to Contractions

• Definition: Contractions are shortened forms of two words combined with an apostrophe replacing the missing letter(s).
  • Example: "did not" becomes "didn't".

Examples of Contractions

• Did + not = Didn't

  • Apostrophe replaces the letter 'O'.
  • Sentence Usage:
    • "I did not eat my lunch."
    • "I didn't eat my lunch."

• I + will = I'll

  • Apostrophe replaces the letters 'W' and 'I'.
  • Sentence Usage:
    • "I will brush my teeth."
    • "I'll brush my teeth."

• I + have = I've

  • Apostrophe replaces the letters 'H' and 'A'.
  • Sentence Usage:
    • "I think I have lost my hat."
    • "I think I've lost my hat."

Practice Exercise

• Task: Write your own sentences using contractions for the given words.
  • Examples for Practice:
    • Can + not = Can't
    • Do + not = Don't
    • I + am = I'm
    • We + are = We're
    • You + will = You'll

Conclusion

• Encourage practicing by writing contractions on a whiteboard or paper.
• Call to Action: Pause and think of your sentences; practice makes perfect.
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Note

• Contractions simplify sentences and are commonly used in casual conversation and writing.
• Understanding which letters are replaced by the apostrophe is key to forming contractions correctly.