Contractions — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Rewrite 'I do not like spicy food' using a contraction: I don't like spicy food.
Don't replaces do not, with the apostrophe standing in for the missing 'o' from not.
2. Rewrite 'She is my best friend' using a contraction: She's my best friend.
She's replaces she is, with the apostrophe standing for the missing 'i' from is.
3. Rewrite 'We will play soccer later' using a contraction: We'll play soccer later.
We'll replaces we will, with the apostrophe standing for 'wi' from the word will.
4. Rewrite 'They are at the library' using a contraction: They're at the library.
They're replaces they are, with the apostrophe standing for the 'a' from the word are.
5. Rewrite 'I am ready to go' using a contraction: I'm ready to go.
I'm replaces I am, with the apostrophe standing for the missing 'a' from the word am.
6. Rewrite 'He is drawing a picture' using a contraction: He's drawing a picture.
He's replaces he is, with the apostrophe standing in for the missing 'i' from is.
7. Rewrite 'You are very kind' using a contraction: You're very kind.
You're replaces you are, with the apostrophe standing for the 'a' from the word are.
8. Rewrite 'It is time for lunch' using a contraction: It's time for lunch.
It's replaces it is, with the apostrophe standing for the missing 'i' from the word is.
9. Rewrite 'I have finished my homework' using a contraction: I've finished my homework.
I've replaces I have, with the apostrophe standing for 'ha' from the word have.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
will not
→ won't
won't
I am
→ I'm
I'm
does not
→ doesn't
doesn't
we have
→ we've
we've
Matching phrases to contractions helps you rewrite sentences so they flow naturally when read aloud.