Apostrophes - Contraction Error Correction

English
Grade 6
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A worksheet focused on correcting errors related to contractions and apostrophes for Grade 6 students.

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Apostrophes - Contraction Error Correction

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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Contractions and Apostrophes

Contractions are shortened forms of words or phrases, created by omitting certain letters and replacing them with an apostrophe. They are commonly used in everyday speech and writing to make sentences more concise. For example, 'do not' becomes 'don't', and 'they are' becomes 'they're'. Proper use of apostrophes in contractions can sometimes be confusing, but understanding the basic rules helps in avoiding common errors.
1.
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: "She said she doesnt want to go."
[2 marks]
2.
Choose the correctly written contraction: "a) dont", "b) doesn't", "c) do't", "d) don't"
[1 mark]
Aa) dont
Bb) doesn't
Cc) do't
Dd) don't
3.
Explain why the contraction 'theyre' is incorrect and write the correct form.
[2 marks]
4.
Correct the error in this sentence: "Its going to rain today."
[2 marks]
5.
Identify which of these sentences contains a contraction error: "I can't find my keys", "She doesnt like coffee", "They've finished their homework".
[1 mark]
AI can't find my keys
BShe doesnt like coffee
CThey've finished their homework
6.
Rewrite the sentence with the correct contraction: "She is going to the store."
[2 marks]
7.
Identify the incorrect usage of an apostrophe in the sentence: "The students' books are on the table."
[2 marks]
8.
Create a sentence using the contraction 'we're' correctly, and underline the contraction.
[3 marks]
9.
Explain in a paragraph why proper use of apostrophes in contractions is important in formal writing.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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