Contractions ('m, 's, isn't, don't)
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Contractions ('m, 's, isn't, don't)

Practice English contractions with this A1 grammar worksheet for beginners. Learn common short forms such as I’m, he’s, she’s, isn’t, aren’t, don’t, doesn’t, and can’t through simple examples and grammar exercises. Ideal for beginner ESL students learning everyday spoken and written English.

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Contractions


Contractions are short forms of two words. We use an apostrophe (’).

  1. I am → I’m
  2. he is → he’s
  3. she is → she’s
  4. it is → it’s
  5. is not → isn’t
  6. are not → aren’t
  7. do not → don’t
  8. does not → doesn’t
  9. cannot → can’t

We often use contractions when we speak and write.

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Make sentences from these words.

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