
Description
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:
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Learn what contractions are and why they are used.
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Explore common contractions like I’m, don’t, you’ll, and won’t.
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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
B. Negative Contractions
C. Future and Modal Contractions
Exercise 1: Identify the Contractions
Read the following sentences and underline the contractions:
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She’s going to the market.
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I’ll see you tomorrow.
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They won’t be here until noon.
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He isn’t ready yet.
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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:
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I’m really tired.
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She doesn’t like spicy food.
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They’ll meet us at the restaurant.
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He’s watching TV right now.
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You can’t go outside without a coat.
(Answers: I am, does not, they will, he is, cannot)
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