Pronoun-verb contractions
key notes:
A contraction is a shortened form of two words. An apostrophe (‘) shows where one or more letters are left out.
A contraction can be formed from a pronoun and a verb.
I am —-> I‘m
you have —> you‘ve
you will —> you‘ll
Learn with an example
š„Complete the sentence with the correct contraction.
- I hope that _______ (you have) been honest with me.
The contraction for you have is you’ve.
š„Complete the sentence with the correct contraction.
- _______ (They are) thrilled to be the new national champions.
The contraction for They are is They’re.
š„Complete the sentence with the correct contraction.
- There is a giraffe at the zoo, and ______ ( it is) enormous.
The contraction for it is it’s.
let’s practice!
