Pronoun-verb contractions
Key Notes:
📝 Pronoun-Verb Contractions
What is a Pronoun-Verb Contraction? |
A pronoun-verb contraction is a shortened form of a pronoun and a verb joined together using an apostrophe (’).
It makes sentences faster and smoother to say or write.
💡 Example:
- I + am → I’m
- He + is → He’s
- They + are → They’re
Common Pronoun-Verb Contractions |
Pronoun + Verb | Contraction | Example Sentence |
---|---|---|
I + am | I’m | I’m happy today 😊 |
You + are | You’re | You’re my best friend 💖 |
He + is | He’s | He’s playing football ⚽ |
She + is | She’s | She’s reading a book 📖 |
It + is | It’s | It’s raining ☔ |
We + are | We’re | We’re going to the park 🌳 |
They + are | They’re | They’re singing 🎶 |
I + have | I’ve | I’ve finished my homework ✏️ |
You + have | You’ve | You’ve done well 🏆 |
He + has | He’s | He’s eaten lunch 🍽️ |
She + has | She’s | She’s won the game 🏅 |
We + have | We’ve | We’ve seen that movie 🎬 |
They + have | They’ve | They’ve gone home 🏠 |
⚠️ Tip: Be careful! Some contractions can mean two things:
- He’s = He is / He has
- She’s = She is / She has
Look at the sentence meaning to decide.
How to Make a Pronoun-Verb Contraction: |
- 1️⃣ Take a pronoun (I, you, he, she, it, we, they)
- 2️⃣ Take a verb (am, is, are, have, has)
- 3️⃣ Remove a letter or letters from the verb
- 4️⃣ Add an apostrophe (’)
- ✅ You now have a contraction!
💡 Example:
- They + are → Remove “a” from “are” → They’re
Using Pronoun-Verb Contractions in Sentences: |
- Contractions are used to sound natural in spoken and written English.
- Formal writing (like essays) usually avoids contractions.
- Informal writing (like letters, chats, stories) uses them often.
📌 Example Sentences:
- I’m excited about the trip! ✈️
- She’s my favorite singer 🎤
- We’ve already eaten dinner 🍲
- It’s a sunny day ☀️
Fun Practice Tip: |
Try matching games! Take cards with pronouns and verbs, mix them up, and make contractions fast. 🃏💨