Form pronoun-verb contractions
Key Notes :
What Are Contractions?
- Definition: A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, using an apostrophe (’).
- Example: “I am” becomes “I’m.”
Common Pronoun-Verb Contractions
- I am → I’m
- Example: I’m happy!
- You are → You’re
- Example: You’re my friend.
- He is → He’s
- Example: He’s playing soccer.
- She is → She’s
- Example: She’s reading a book.
- It is → It’s
- Example: It’s sunny outside.
- We are → We’re
- Example: We’re going to the park.
- They are → They’re
- Example: They’re my classmates.
How to Form Contractions
- Combine the Words: Take the two words you want to combine.
- Remove Letters: Take out some letters from the second word.
- Add an Apostrophe: Place an apostrophe where the letters were removed.
Why Use Contractions?
- Makes Speech Easier: They help us speak and write more smoothly.
- Common in Conversations: People often use contractions in everyday talk.
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