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Contractions worksheets are like puzzles for words. They help us understand how to make words shorter by combining them. You might have seen words like “can’t” or “won’t” before. These are contractions! Worksheets with contractions exercises show us how to do this. They’re like maps for learning English tricks. With these sheets, we learn how to use words like “can” and “not” to make “can’t.” It’s like a game where we match pieces together. By practicing with these worksheets, we get better at making words shorter and understanding English better. So, let’s get started with contractions worksheets and make learning English easier!
Contractions worksheets
Contraction worksheet 1
Fill in the Blanks using Contraction.
- ______(I am) very happy to see you.
- She ______(will not) be able to attend the party.
- We ______(have not) had dinner yet.
- ______(they are) going to visit us next week.
- He ______(is not) interested in playing cricket.
- You ______(should not) eat so much junk food.
- ______(It is) going to rain tomorrow.
- ______(I would) like to go for a walk.
- ______(She has) been waiting for an hour.
- We can meet up later if ______(you are) free.
- They ______(were not) able to complete the project on time.
- He ______(should have) studied harder for the exam.
- ______(I am) going to buy some groceries after work.
- ______(She has) been practicing yoga regularly.
- We ______(do not) need to worry about it now.
- He ______(was not) aware of the situation.
- ______(You will) feel better after resting for a while.
- ______(They are) planning to visit Europe next summer.
- ______(I have) never been to that place before.
- She ______(could not) believe her eyes when she saw the view.
- ______(He is) going to call you later in the evening.
- We were supposed to meet up yesterday, but I ______(could not) make it.
- ______(They have) been living in this neighborhood for over ten years.
- I ______(did not) realize the importance of the matter until now.
- ______(You are) welcome to join us for dinner tonight.
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Contraction worksheet 2
Underline the Contraction then Write the Words that each Contractions Stand for.
- I’m really happy to see you.
- She can’t come to the party tonight.
- We haven’t eaten dinner yet, let’s order pizza.
- They’re going to visit us next week for sure.
- He isn’t tired because he slept well.
- You shouldn’t worry too much about it.
- It’s raining heavily outside, bring an umbrella.
- I’d like to go for a walk in the park.
- She’s been waiting patiently for over an hour.
- We can go to the beach if you’re free.
- They weren’t ready for the surprise party.
- He should’ve studied harder for the exam.
- I’m going to buy some groceries after work.
- She’s been practicing yoga regularly for years.
- We don’t need to worry about that right now.
- He wasn’t aware of the new company policy.
- You’ll feel better after a good night’s sleep.
- They’re planning to visit Europe next summer.
- I’ve never been to that place before, sounds exciting.
- She couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the view from the top.
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Answer of Worksheet 1:
- I’m
- won’t
- haven’t
- They’re
- isn’t
- shouldn’t
- It’s
- I’d
- She’s
- you’re
- weren’t
- should’ve
- I’m
- She’s
- don’t
- wasn’t
- You’ll
- They’re
- I’ve
- couldn’t
- He’s
- couldn’t
- They’ve
- didn’t
- You’re
Answer of Worksheet 2:
- I am
- cannot
- have not
- They are
- He is
- should not
- It is
- I would
- She has
- you are
- were not
- should have
- I am
- She has.
- do not
- was not
- You will
- They are
- I have
- could not
FAQs:
You can recognize contractions when two words are combined into one, and an apostrophe is used to show where letters are missing.
Examples:
1. I’m — I am
2. You’re — You are
3. Can’t — Cannot
4. It’s — It is or it has
5. Don’t — Do not
If you see an apostrophe in the middle of a word, it’s likely a contraction.
An example of a contraction is “doesn’t”, which is short for “does not.”
In grammar, contractions are shortened forms of words or phrases, where one or more letters are omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.
Examples of contractions:
1. I’m — I am
2. You’re — You are
Contractions make speech and writing quicker and more informal.
Labour contractions feel like strong cramps or tightness in your belly or back. They start off mild and get stronger and closer together as labour progresses.
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