Contractions
What is a contraction?
A contraction is a word with an apostrophe that is disguised with two words.
Turn Let us into a contraction.
Let's
True or False: Two words that are spelled differently and sound the same mean the same thing.
False
What word should someone use in this sentence? Larry will always manage to loose/lose his homework.
Lose. Lose is a verb meaning to misplace.
What is a contraction used for?
It is a way to mash two words together to get rid of a group of words.
Turn she will into a contraction.
She'll
What is a common word mix-up?
A common word mix-up is when someone uses a word with a different spelling to try and say something else.
What word should someone use in this sentence? Jim did not want to go to Jimmy's house anyway/any way.
anyway. Anyway is an adverb meaning regardless.
How many types of contractions are there?
4
Turn it is into a contraction.
'tis
What is one of the most common mixed-up words?
Affect and effect.
What word should someone use in this sentence? You're/Your not the person I was looking for.
You're. You’re is a contraction that means you are.
When should you not use a contraction?
In a formal essay or speech.
Turn I had into a contraction.
I'd
What is a homophone?
Homophones are words that are spelled differently, have different meanings, but sound the same when spoken.
What word should someone use in this sentence? Bill lies/lays down on his velvet couch.
Lies. Lie is a verb meaning to recline or rest on a surface.
What is the difference between a contraction and an apostraphe?
Apostrophes just show possession, but contractions are similar words that confuse someone like "there, their, and they're"
Turn it was into a contraction
'twas
Why is it important to make sure you have the right word?
If you do not have the right word it changes the sentence meaning and confuse the listener or reader.
What word should someone use in this sentence? The lunchlady went to/too/two the dirty cafeteria.
To. To is a preposition indicating direction.