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Contractions

Write the contractions for the following words.

You have = Will not =

Do not = Who is =

They will = Does not =

Must not = I am =

It is = We are =

Shall not = He had =

Read the following statements. Underline the words that could be contracted and write the contraction next to the sentence, eg I could not do my homework as I was too busy watching television! couldn’t

1. They will have to hurry or we will miss the train.

2. Do not feed the dragon as it might bite. 3. You are not to touch the dragon.

4. I am so tired. I think I will go to bed early.

5. “What is going on here?” yelled the policeman.

6. What have you done?

7. I have eaten all the cakes!

8. I could not do my homework as I was too busy watching television!

9. I will have to hurry or I will miss the movie.

10. I am so tired. I now understand all there is to know about apostrophes! Write these contractions out in full. Then use both versions in different sentences. The first one has been done for you.

I’m = I am I’m hoping to go to France for a holiday. I am looking forward to meeting you.

1. You’re

2. Wasn’t

3. Shouldn’t

4. Won’t

5. She’s

6. Weren’t