GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Contractions

Definition

Contractions are the shortened forms of words.

Example

Explanation

Contractions --

• are used with auxiliary verbs (be, have, and modal verbs).
• replace the first vowel or the consonants and first vowel of the verb.
• add "n't" to the verb form in the negative. (Note: "I am" does not follow this rule.)
• are used in informal writing and speaking, but are not used in formal writing.

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Future Simple
Questions
Simple Sentences
Verbs
Verb "to be"
Verb "to have"