Pronoun-verb contractions

Learning Objectives Identify common pronoun-verb contractions in sentences. Correctly form pronoun-verb contractions using an apostrophe. Explain that an apostrophe replaces missing letters in a contraction. Use pronoun-verb contractions appropriately in informal writing. Distinguish between pronoun-verb contractions (e.g., it's) and possessive pronouns (e.g., its). Expand a pronoun-verb contraction back into its two original words. Ever notice how we sometimes shorten words when we speak or write? 🤔 Let's discover how to make two words into one super-short word! In this lesson, you'll learn all about pronoun-verb contractions – special words that combine a pronoun and a verb. Knowing how to use them will make your writing sound more natural and conversation...

TermDefinitionExample PronounA word that takes the place of a noun (a person, place, thing, or idea). Common pronouns include I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.Instead of 'Sarah is happy,' we can say 'She is happy.' 'She' is a pronoun. VerbA word that describes an action, state of being, or occurrence. Verbs are essential for making a sentence complete.In 'I am reading,' 'am' and 'reading' are verbs. In 'She is kind,' 'is' is a verb. ContractionA shortened form of two words, where an apostrophe replaces the missing letters. Contractions help make language more efficient.Instead of 'do not,' we can say 'don't.' The apostrophe replaces the 'o'. Pronoun-Verb ContractionA specifi...

The Combination Rule Pronoun-verb contractions combine a pronoun (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) with a specific verb form (am, is, are, have, had, will, would). To form a pronoun-verb contraction, you always start with a pronoun and then add a verb. The two words merge into one shorter word. The Apostrophe Placement Rule The apostrophe (') in a pronoun-verb contraction always replaces the exact letters that are removed from the original two words. Do not just add an apostrophe anywhere. It must go in the spot where letters have been taken out to shorten the word. For example, in 'you're' (you are), the 'a' is removed, so the apostrophe goes where the 'a' was. The Sound Check Rule When you use a pronoun-verb contraction, it shoul...