Mastering English Contractions: A Grammar Quiz

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    We + will =

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Think you're a pro at contractions and spelling? Test your skills with our English Grammar Quiz on Contractions! Contractions are shortened forms of words, marked by an apostrophe, created by omitting certain letters to make communication more efficient. Examples include can't, doesn't, hadn't, and shouldn't.

This quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge of contractions and ensure you can use them without spelling errors. Whether you're an English language enthusiast or someone looking to sharpen your grammar skills, this quiz offers a fun and educational way to learn more about contractions.

As you embark on this quiz, you'll have the opportunity to polish your English grammar skills and gain a deeper understanding of these linguistic shortcuts. So, are you ready to put your contraction expertise to the test? Dive into the quiz. Good luck, and enjoy the learning journey!

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  • 2. 

    He + will =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "he'll" is a contraction of the words "he" and "will." When the word "will" is contracted, the letters "w" and “i” are replaced with an apostrophe, resulting in "he'll." This contraction is commonly used in informal writing and speech to indicate future tense.

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  • 3. 

    She + is =

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "she's" because the contraction "she's" is formed by combining the pronoun "she" with the verb "is". The apostrophe replaces the missing letter "i" in "is".

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  • 4. 

    You + will =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "you'll". This is a contraction of the words "you" and "will", where the apostrophe replaces the missing letters "wi". In English, contractions are commonly used to combine two words into one, making the sentence shorter and more conversational. In this case, "you'll" is a contraction that represents the phrase "you will".

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  • 5. 

    They + will =

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "they'll" because it is a contraction of the words "they" and "will". In English, contractions are commonly used to combine two words into one, and "they'll" is the contraction for "they will".

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  • 6. 

    It + will =

    Explanation
    The contraction "it'll" is formed by combining the pronoun "it" with the auxiliary verb "will." This contraction is commonly used in informal speech and writing to represent the future tense of "it."

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  • 7. 

    We + have =

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "we've" because it is a contraction of the words "we" and "have". In English, contractions are commonly used to combine two words into one, and "we've" is the contraction form of "we have".

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    It + is =

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "it's" because the contraction "it's" is formed by combining the pronoun "it" with the verb "is." This contraction is used to indicate possession or to shorten the phrase "it is."

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  • 9. 

    We + are =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "we're" is a contraction of the words "we" and "are". It is commonly used in English to indicate the combination of these two words, representing the present tense of the verb "to be" in the first person plural form.

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  • 10. 

    I + will =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "I'll". This is a contraction of the words "I" and "will". In English, contractions are commonly used to combine two words and create a shorter form. In this case, "I'll" is the contraction of "I will".

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  • 11. 

    They + have =

    Explanation
    The contraction "they've" is formed by combining the pronoun "they" with the auxiliary verb "have". This contraction is commonly used in informal speech and writing to indicate the present perfect tense, expressing an action that started in the past and continues into the present.

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  • 12. 

    He + has =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "he's" is a contraction of the words "he" and "is". This contraction is commonly used in informal speech and writing to combine the subject pronoun "he" with the verb "is".

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  • 13. 

    I + have =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "I've". This is a contraction of the pronoun "I" and the verb "have". The contraction "I've" is commonly used to indicate possession or to show that someone has done or experienced something in the past.

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  • 14. 

    He + is =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "he's" is a contraction of the words "he" and "is". In this contraction, the letter "i" from "is" is replaced with an apostrophe. This is a common way of combining the subject pronoun "he" with the verb "is" to form a contraction in English.

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    She + will =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "she'll" is a contraction of the words "she" and "will". In English, contractions are commonly used to combine two words into one by omitting certain letters and replacing them with an apostrophe. In this case, the contraction "she'll" is formed by replacing the letter "wi" in "will" with an apostrophe, resulting in the contraction "she'll".

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  • 16. 

    They + are =

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "they're" because it is a contraction of the words "they" and "are". In English, contractions are commonly used to combine two words into one, making the sentence more concise and natural. In this case, "they're" is the contraction of "they are".

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  • 17. 

    You + have =

    Explanation
    The contraction "you've" is formed by combining the pronoun "you" with the auxiliary verb "have." It is used to indicate the present perfect tense or to show possession.

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  • 18. 

    I + am =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "I'm" is the contraction of the words "I am". In English, contractions are commonly used to combine two words into one, making speech and writing more efficient. In this case, the contraction "I'm" combines the pronoun "I" with the verb "am".

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  • 19. 

    You + are =

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "you're". This is a contraction of the words "you" and "are". In this case, the apostrophe replaces the missing letter "a" from "are". This contraction is commonly used to indicate that someone is or has something, such as "you're happy" or "you're going".

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  • 20. 

    She + has =

    Explanation
    The given equation "she + has" can be contracted to "she's" by combining the subject pronoun "she" with the contraction of "has" which is "'s". This contraction represents the present tense of "she has" and is commonly used in informal speech and writing.

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Heather Baxter |BSc (Elementary Education and Teaching) |
K-12 English Expert
Heather is an educator, with four years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching. She is skilled in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently works as an Elementary School Teacher at Pinellas County Schools. She made a career transition one year ago to explore a new path in writing and copy editing. Heather's specialization lies in curriculum development and educational materials, but she maintains versatility to work across various industries. Known for her keen attention to detail and a deep passion for language, she possesses a sharp eye for precision.

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