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JayB I'm good with contractions
Language English   Intermediate level For adults Junior High Good for beginners Grammar
 

I'm good with contractions

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English contractions
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Welcome to today’s English lesson! Have you ever noticed how native speakers often combine two words into one when they speak? These shortened forms are called contractions, and they are a key part of natural, everyday English.

In this lesson, we will:

  • Learn what contractions are and why they are used.

  • Explore common contractions like I’m, don’t, you’ll, and won’t.

  • Practice recognizing and using contractions in sentences.

Using contractions correctly will help your English sound more fluent and conversational. Let’s get started!

A. Subject + Verb Contractions

 

Full FormContractionExample SentenceI am I’m I’m happy today. You are You’re You’re my best friend. He is He’s He’s a great singer. We are We’re We’re going to the park.



B. Negative Contractions

Full FormContractionExample SentenceDo not Don’t Don’t forget your homework. Cannot Can’t I can’t swim. Will not Won’t She won’t be late. Is not Isn’t This isn’t my book.

C. Future and Modal Contractions

 

Full FormContractionExample SentenceI will I’ll I’ll call you later. You will You’ll You’ll love this movie! They will They’ll They’ll arrive soon. He would He’d He’d rather stay home.


Exercise 1: Identify the Contractions

Read the following sentences and underline the contractions:

  1. She’s going to the market.

  2. I’ll see you tomorrow.

  3. They won’t be here until noon.

  4. He isn’t ready yet.

  5. We’re excited about the trip.

(Answers: She’s, I’ll, won’t, isn’t, we’re)

Exercise 2: Expand the Contractions

Rewrite the following sentences by expanding the contractions into their full forms:

  1. I’m really tired.

  2. She doesn’t like spicy food.

  3. They’ll meet us at the restaurant.

  4. He’s watching TV right now.

  5. You can’t go outside without a coat.

(Answers: I am, does not, they will, he is, cannot)

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