Contractions

Activity 1.

Each of the following sentences contains two words from which a contraction can be formed. Write, in a column, the two words in each case, and opposite them write their shortened form.

1. You are very much taller than Meriem.

2. We have had a very mild winter this year.

3. You had better take a taxi to the station.

4. The farmer would not believe the poacher’s story.

5. Asma is not taking part in the play.

6. Flies do not bother us in the winter.

7. Lazhar has not been absent once this year.

8. “You shall not have my orange” growled Madjid.

9. “You must not be late for school” warned the teacher.

10. The swallow does not spend the winter in this country.

FULL FORM

SHORTENED FORM

You are

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You 're

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Activity 2.

Each of the following sentences contains two words from which a contraction is formed. Write, in a column, the two words in each case, and opposite them write their full form.

1. “ Who ‘s been sitting in my chair ?” squeaked Baby Bear.

2. There ‘ll be buns for tea today.

3. “Who ‘d like to come to the sports ?” asked Father.

4. “ I haven’t had my chocolate “ grumbled Riad.

5. He ‘ll be coming round the mountain.

6. The crow couldn’t reach the water in the pitcher.

7. There weren’t any apples left on the trees.

8. He’s sprinkled his ankle and won’t be able to play.

9. “I ‘m sure I ‘ve Iocked the front door “ said Mother.

10.The girls aren’t going to play rounder.

SHORTENED FORM

FULL FORM

Who 's

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Who has

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