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Contractions

Contractions. Grammar and Punctuation Lesson. What is a Contraction ?. Two words joined with an apostrophe I am = I ’ m they are = they ’ re that will = that ’ ll. Why Use Contractions ?. They save time. Why Not Use Contractions ?. They are informal. When to Use Contractions.

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Contractions

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  1. Contractions Grammar and Punctuation Lesson

  2. What is a Contraction? Two words joined with an apostrophe Iam = I’m theyare= they’re that will= that’ll

  3. Why Use Contractions? They save time. Why Not Use Contractions? They are informal.

  4. When to Use Contractions Use contractions in dialogue. Example Bob said, “I don’t want no pizza.” “Let’s go!”said Karen. “But,”Jack asked, “how’ll we get there?”

  5. Forming Contractions Apostrophe stands in for missing letters Examples Wewould = We’d There has = There’s Whatwill = What’ll

  6. Common Contractions

  7. Review • Contractions are two words joined with an apostrophe. • Apostrophes take the place of letters. • Contractions save time but are informal.

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