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Contractions Stage 4

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LESSON

A contraction is a shortened way of writing two words.  

We often use contractions with pronouns as well as with verbs (see Stage 3).

The rule is the same as in Stage 3 Contractions: use an apostrophe ( ’ ) to mark where a letter or letters have been left out. 

  eg

they have

they’ve

 

who is

who’s

 

I had

I’d

Handy Hint

Put the apostrophe in the space where you have taken out the letter.

it is
it's


PRACTICE


 Choose the best answer from the drop-down box. You will get feedback from the box on the right.
 

Question 1  

They have joined the Island Bay Squash Club.


Question 2

She has already finished reviewing our procedures.


Question 3

He had bought his ticket and was ready to climb aboard.


Question 4

They would be making a mistake if they left.


Question 5  

We are going to get there in time for the performance.


Question 6

Where is your draft?


Question 7

Your manager says its an interesting proposal.


Question 8

I would be joking if I said we had enjoyed that movie.


Question 9  

What's the name of the librarian whose an authority on business studies?


Question 10

Their still talking about their colleague's new laptop.


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