Contractions

Contractions

 Contraction is when we combine two words to make short forms.

Contractions in the Affirmative sentences

We use contraction more often than the full form, especially when speaking.

FOR EXAMPLES:

I am/ I’m –            I’m playing basketball.

You are/ You’re -     You’re playing basketball.

He is/ He’s -          He’s playing basketball.

She is/ She’s -       She’s playing basketball.

It is/ It’s –           It’s playing basketball.

We are/ We’re –      We’re playing basketball.

They are/ They’re - They’re playing basketball.

ACTIVITY: 

Direction: Replace the underlined words with a contraction. Write your answer on the line.

__________ 1. We are learning about animal homes.

__________ 2. They are different for each kind of animal.

__________ 3. It is important for animals to have the right place.

__________ 4. I am fascinated by many of the animals’ homes.

__________ 5. He is hoping to see the otter come out of it.

__________ 6. We are bringing a camera to the river.

__________ 7. You are going to get copies of any pictures!

___________________________

 Contractions in the Negative sentences

we create negative forms in a sentence by using NOT.

When shortening a form in negative, just remove the o in not and add an apostrophe ‘

did not - didn’t  

does not - doesn’t  

do not - don’t

can not - can’t   

could not - couldn’t

will not - won’t 

would not - wouldn’t  

shall not - shan’t

is not - isn’t

are not - aren’t

They have - they've                      They've got lots of food on the table.

They have not - they haven't      They haven't eaten all day. 

For EXAMPLES in a sentence:

I am not                I'm not playing basketball.
He is not               He isn’t playing basketball.
She is not             She isn’t playing basketball.
It is not                 It isn’t playing basketball.
We are not            We aren’t playing basketball.
You are not           You aren’t playing basketball.
They are not         They aren’t playing basketball.

ACTIVITY:

Direction: Choose the correct contraction in negative form ( ) to complete each sentence. Write the contraction on the line.

1. There (isn’t, doesn’t) an aquarium in our town. _________________

2. I (haven't, I’ve) been to the aquarium in animal zoo. _________________

3. It (isn't, Its) at the waterfront. _________________

4. They (haven't, They’re) got a huge tank full of sharks and rays. _________________

5. I looked for a dolphin, but I (don’t, didn’t) see one. _________________