
Contraction Words
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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Contractions
by Shazana Anaum from 6M
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What is a contractions?
A contraction is a shortened version of the spoken and written forms of a word, syllable, or word group, created by omission of internal letters and sounds.
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Which word is a contraction?
A contraction is a word made by shortening and combining two words. Words like can't (can + not), don't (do + not), and I've (I + have) are all contractions. People use contractions in both speaking and writing
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How do contractions feel when they first start?
What do contractions feel like when they first start? Contractions can feel overwhelming and cause discomfort when they start or you may not be able to feel them unless you touch your belly and feel the tightening. You can feel your belly getting super hard and tight at intervals.
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Contraction words
Words:
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Multiple Choice
A contraction combines two or more words to create one word.
True- two to three words make up a contraction
False- Two words only make up a contraction
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Multiple Choice
What is the punctuation mark in a contraction?
a comma
a semicolon
an apostrophe
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Multiple Choice
In a contraction, missing or omitted letters are marked with an _______.
asterisk
adverb
apostrophe
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Multiple Select
Contractions should NOT be used when? (more than 1 answer)
In formal letters
in every day speech
In school essays and papers
on TV
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Multiple Choice
There can be more than one apostrophe in a contraction.
true
false
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Multiple Choice
"Ain't" is acceptable to use today.
No! You "ain't" allowed to use that word!
Yes, "Ain't " is perfectly fine.
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and have a nice day
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