Use contractions with ‘not’
Key Notes :
What Are Contractions?
- Definition: A contraction is a shorter way of combining two words into one, using an apostrophe (’).
- Example: “do not” becomes “don’t.”
Common Contractions with “Not”
- is not → isn’t
- Example: It isn’t raining.
- are not → aren’t
- Example: They aren’t here yet.
- was not → wasn’t
- Example: She wasn’t at the party.
- were not → weren’t
- Example: We weren’t late to school.
- has not → hasn’t
- Example: He hasn’t finished his snack.
- have not → haven’t
- Example: I haven’t seen that movie.
- do not → don’t
- Example: You don’t need to worry.
- does not → doesn’t
- Example: She doesn’t like spinach.
- cannot → can’t
- Example: I can’t find my pencil.
How to Use Contractions with “Not”
- Combine the Words: Take the two words you want to shorten.
- Remove Letters: Take out some letters from “not.”
- Add an Apostrophe: Place an apostrophe where the letters were removed.
Why Use Contractions?
- Makes Speech Easier: Contractions help us speak and write more smoothly.
- Common in Conversations: People often use contractions in everyday talk.
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