Instructions
- Read the definitions and examples for each section carefully.
- Complete all required tasks using clear, grammatically correct responses.
- Use the apostrophe (') correctly to show exactly where letters have been removed in a contraction.
Section 1: Contraction Match-Up
A contraction is a shortened form of one or two words, where an apostrophe (') takes the place of the missing letters. Draw a line connecting the full phrase on the left to its correct contraction on the right. (In a digital context, you can write the corresponding letter in the blank space provided.)
| Full Phrase | Contraction (Write Letter) | Contraction | Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I am | A. isn't | ||
| 2. Do not | B. they're | ||
| 3. He will | C. I'm | ||
| 4. They are | D. don't | ||
| 5. Is not | E. he'll | ||
| 6. You have | F. wasn't | ||
| 7. Was not | G. you've |
Section 2: The Contraction Builder
For each pair of words, write the correct contraction in the middle column. Then, identify the letter(s) that the apostrophe replaces.
| Word Pair | Contraction | Letter(s) Replaced |
|---|---|---|
| Example: She is | She's | i |
| We are | ||
| Cannot | ||
| Could have | ||
| Where is | ||
| Have not | ||
| You would |
Section 3: Sentence Cleanup
Read the sentences below. Each sentence contains an error, either a missing apostrophe or the confusion between a contraction (like who's) and a possessive word (like whose). Rewrite the sentence correctly on the line provided.
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I do not think were going to miss the bus.
Corrected Sentence: __
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Whos book is this? I think its yours.
Corrected Sentence: __
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My friend said she couldnt come to the party because shed already promised to help her parents.
Corrected Sentence: __
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Who's house is that? I hope its not to far to walk.
Corrected Sentence: __
Section 4: The Contractor's Challenge
Contractions are often used to make writing sound more conversational. Rewrite the short paragraph below, replacing every possible opportunity to use two words with the appropriate contraction. (There are five possible contractions.)
Original Paragraph:
I have studied very hard for the test. I am ready! I do not think the questions are going to be too difficult, but I will still double-check my answers. It is important that I get a good grade.
Your Contracted Paragraph:
Answer Key
Section 1: Contraction Match-Up
- C (I'm)
- D (don't)
- E (he'll)
- B (they're)
- A (isn't)
- G (you've)
- F (wasn't)
Section 2: The Contraction Builder
| Word Pair | Contraction | Letter(s) Replaced |
|---|---|---|
| We are | We're | a |
| Cannot | Can't | no |
| Could have | Could've | ha |
| Where is | Where's | i |
| Have not | Haven't | o |
| You would | You'd | woul |
Section 3: Sentence Cleanup
- I do not think we're going to miss the bus. (Or: I don't think we're going to miss the bus.)
- Whose book is this? I think it's yours.
- My friend said she couldn't come to the party because she'd already promised to help her parents.
- Whose house is that? I hope it's not too far to walk.
Section 4: The Contractor's Challenge
I've studied very hard for the test. I'm ready! I don't think the questions are going to be too difficult, but I'll still double-check my answers. It's important that I get a good grade.