Two Meanings, One Contraction
What does "I'd" mean in: "I'd finished before lunch"?
I had
She don't like the movie.
She doesn't like the movie.
I am very happy.
I'm very happy.
Listen #1
She's already here.
What words are 's?
is and has
What does "I'd" mean in: "I'd finish if I had time"?
I would
They wasn't ready because they hadn't eaten.
They weren't ready because they hadn't eaten.
It is very cold outside.
It's very cold outside.
Listen #2
They haven't told us what they're doing.
What word is 'll?
will
What is the difference between "She'd left" and "She'd leave."
She had left / She would leave
He don't know why we hasn't finished.
He doesn't know why we haven't finished.
Who is that person?
Who's that person?
Listen #3
I'd rather stay home because I wouldn't enjoy the trip.
What word is 'm?
am
What does "They'd" mean in: "They'd been waiting for hours"?
They had
She don't know why they wasn't invited.
She doesn't know why they weren't invited.
This is not my bookbag.
This isn't my bookbag.
Listen #4
They'd finished their work before we'd even arrived.
What word is n't?
not
Write two sentences using "she'd". In the first sentence, it must mean she had. In the second, it must mean she would.
Ex:
She'd already finished her homework. (She had)
She'd travel abroad if she had enough money. (She would)
They'd not understand why he don't want to help.
They didn't understand why he doesn't want to help
I have not taken my test yet.
I haven't taken my test yet.
Listen #5
If she hadn't forgotten her keys, she wouldn't have needed to call us.
What word is 've?
have