Apostrophes: Contraction
English
Year 9
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An exam-style worksheet exploring the use of apostrophes in contractions, designed for Year 9 students.
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Apostrophes: Contraction
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Introduction to Contractions with Apostrophes
Many common English words are contracted in speech and writing to save time and space. For example, 'do not' becomes 'don't', 'I am' becomes 'I'm', and 'they are' becomes 'they're'. These contractions involve the use of an apostrophe to replace omitted letters. Proper use of apostrophes in contractions is essential for clear and correct writing, especially in formal contexts where contractions are often discouraged. Recognising the correct placement of the apostrophe helps avoid confusion with possessive forms, which also use apostrophes but follow different rules.
1.
According to the passage, why are contractions with apostrophes used in English?
[2 marks]2.
List three examples of contractions mentioned in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
Explain the main difference between contractions and possessive forms that also use apostrophes.
[3 marks]4.
Why is proper use of apostrophes important in formal writing?
[2 marks]B
Identification of Contractions in Text
Read the following sentences and identify the contractions present.
1.
List all the contractions found in the sentences.
[3 marks]C
Multiple Choice: Correct Use of Apostrophes in Contractions
Select the option that correctly uses the apostrophe in the contraction.
1.
Which sentence shows the correct contraction usage?
[1 mark]Aa) She said she couldnt attend.
Bb) She said she couldn't attend.
Cc) She said she cann't attend.
Dd) She said she cant attend.
2.
Identify the correct sentence.
[1 mark]Aa) I am going to the park.
Bb) I'm going to the park.
Cc) I' m going to the park.
Dd) Im going to the park.
D
Writing Exercise: Create Contractions
Rewrite the following sentences using contractions where appropriate.
1.
Rewrite the sentences with contractions.
E
Analysis of Contraction Usage in Literature
Read the following excerpt and identify the contractions used. Then, analyse why the author might have chosen to use contractions here.
1.
List all contractions used in the excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
Why might the author have chosen to use contractions in this dialogue?
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