you are = you’re will not = won't they are = they’re
are not = aren't I am = I’m she will = she'll
she is = she’s we are = we're he is = he's
could not = couldn't should not = shouldn't would not = wouldn't
I have = I've do not = don't is not = isn't
can not – can’t
Fill in the blanks with the correct contraction. You will use some contractions more than once. Spell your words carefully. If a contraction begins the sentence, remember to capitalize it.
1. He __________________ do his work during study hall because he had to go to band.
2. Because _______________ having so much trouble getting along, they will have to be separated.
3. I can tell that ____________ become a good friend of mine because we have so much in common.
4. Please _______________ ask a question without raising your hand.
5. I ________________ play outside until I read for 30 minutes.
6. Even though I really want to go, I _________________ go the mall because I have too much homework to do.
7. _____________ ashamed of the way you are acting. Go to time-out at once!
8. __________________ studying together for their science test.
9. The teacher said that ______________ give me a sticker after I complete all of my work.
10. Why _______________ you going to the skating party after school?
11. _____________ been wanting to make friends with you for a very long time.
12. Lisa ________________ going to the movies with Lindsey because she doesn't have any money to spend.
13. I know that _________________ going to surprise their mom with dinner tonight!
14. You ________________ get a low grade on your report card if you try your hardest to do your best work.
15. _________________ autumn a beautiful time of the year!
16. They _______________ argue at all but work out their problems through talking quietly.
17. It _________________ light outside until 9:00 anymore.
18. Because Becky is the oldest child in the family, _________________ allowed to stay up later.
19. " __________ ever do that again!" shrieked her dad.
20. _______________ not able to go to the zoo on Saturday because it's supposed to rain.
21. Even though _____________ younger than his brother, Tom is taller.
22. _________________ you like to go on a wonderful trip to Florida over spring vacation?
23. I don't remember when _________________ been happier; I just feel like singing!
24. I can tell that ______________ doing your best. I’m very proud of you.
25. If you talk very quietly, you ____________ wake the babies.
26. We ______________ having a pizza party unless you complete 10 more assignments.
27. I _________________ try out for the basketball team because my grades weren't good enough.
© Ellen Gabor, 2004
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