Apostrophes in Contractions

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Apostrophes in Contractions

Record the following information into your grammar section of your notebook (section 2). Make sure to use Cornell note format!

Cornell Format Reminder First & Last Name Ms. Doudy Period ___ ELA Today’s Date Topic: Apostrophes in Contractions Questions to help drive understanding In this section, you are responsible for writing questions that will help you recall the info. provided. You will record your notes on this side of the page. This is where you will record the information that is provided in class Summary: (3-5 sentences about the notes that you just took and their meaning. This is the most important part!)

Contraction definition A contraction is a shortened form of one or two words One of the words is usually a verb

II. How to make a contraction When putting two words together, place the apostrophe in the spot where letters are missing. example: could not = couldn’t

III. When to use contractions contractions can be used in informal writing Never use contractions in formal, professional essays and papers

IV. Common contractions I am = I’m you are = you’re he is = he’s she is = she’s we are = we’re they are = they’re what is = what’s where is = where’s