A shortened form of a word or group of words, with the omitted letters often replaced in written English by an apostrophe Contraction.

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A shortened form of a word or group of words, with the omitted letters often replaced in written English by an apostrophe Contraction

Creating Contractions Contractions are formed by running two words together and dropping the “o”, replacing that letter with an apostrophe. Example: Can not Can nt Can’t

Positive Contraction Examples I’m (I am) I’m coming over to your house tonight. I’ll (I will) I’ll be over at Sara's tonight. I’d (I would) I’d love for you to come over! I’ve (I have) I’ve lost your house address. You’re (You are) You’re running late Kaitlin. You’d (You would/have) You’d really like that movie. You’d better hurry up Kaitlin. You’ll (You will) You’ll need five dollars for the bus fee. You’ve (You have) You’ve won the lottery, congratulations!

Negative Contractions Can’t ( Can not) I can’t come over today. Aren’t (Are not) My parents aren’t happy about my grades. Didn’t (Did not) I didn’t finish my book report on time. Shouldn’t (Should not) You shouldn’t stay up late tonight Hasn’t (Has not) Mark hasn’t bought our tickets yet. Won’t (Will not) I won’t see you tomorrow Isn’t (Is not) Sara isn’t feeling well today.

Contraction Commandments In Formal writing such as business letters, contractions are not acceptable. Which example is correct? Dear Ms. Jane, It’d be an honor if you attended the next school spelling bee. Dear Ms. Jane, It would be an honor if you attended the next school spelling bee.