Contractions Test

1. What are contractions in English?

Words that are lengthened for emphasis
Shortened versions of two words formed by replacing letters with an apostrophe
Words that sound the same but have different meanings
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings

2. Which of the following contractions stands for "I am"?

I'll
I'd
I'm
I've

3. In which type of writing is it best to avoid using contractions?

Informal writing
Text messages
Formal writing or academic papers
Conversations with friends

4. Which contraction means "cannot"?

Can't
Won't
Shan't
Don't

5. Which of the following contractions is NOT appropriate for the negative form of "to be"?

Aren't
Isn't
I'mn't
Weren't

6. What does the contraction "They're" stand for?

They are
They were
They have
They had

7. Which of the following contractions stands for "Will not"?

Won't
Shan't
Can't
Don't

8. Which of the following sentences uses the contraction "it's" correctly?

The cat is chasing it's tail.
It's raining outside.
The book lost it's cover.
The dog wagged it's tail.

9. What does the contraction "You're" stand for?

Your
You are
You were
You have

10. Which of the following is a common mistake related to contractions?

Using "I'm" for "I am not"
Confusing "it's" with "its"
Using "they're" for "they are"
Using "won't" for "will not"