Contractions - Worksheet

A worksheet on contractions provides an engaging way for students to learn how to combine two words into a shorter form using an apostrophe. The worksheet explains that a contraction is created by removing certain letters and replacing them with an apostrophe, as in the transformation of 'did not' into 'didn't'. The exercises include forming contractions from given word pairs, identifying the two words that make up a contraction, and completing sentences by creating contractions from bracketed word pairs. Additional tasks involve rewriting sentences to include contractions and matching words with their contracted forms, reinforcing the concept that an apostrophe takes the place of the omitted letters.

The worksheet also includes a range of activities designed to test comprehension and application of contractions. Students are asked to write contractions for given word pairs, determine the two original words from a contraction, and circle correctly written contractions. They are prompted to complete sentences with appropriate contractions and to rewrite passages, replacing words with their contracted forms. This practice not only solidifies their understanding of contractions but also enhances their ability to use them correctly in writing. The worksheet serves as a comprehensive resource for teaching and reinforcing the use of contractions in English.