Problem Explanation:
The task is to write the contractions for the given phrases. Contractions are shortened forms of words or groups of words, typically formed by combining two words and omitting certain letters, which are replaced with an apostrophe (`'`).
Solution:
1.
is not
- Contraction:
isn't
2.
has not
- Contraction:
hasn't
3.
was not
- Contraction:
wasn't
4.
will not
- Contraction:
won't
5.
does not
- Contraction:
doesn't
6.
are not
- Contraction:
aren't
7.
were not
- Contraction:
weren't
8.
did not
- Contraction:
didn't
Final Answer:
```
1. isn't
2. hasn't
3. wasn't
4. won't
5. doesn't
6. aren't
7. weren't
8. didn't
```
Explanation of Contractions:
-
is not → isn't: The "o" in "not" is omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.
-
has not → hasn't: The "o" in "not" is omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.
-
was not → wasn't: The "o" in "not" is omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.
-
will not → won't: The "ill" in "will" and the "o" in "not" are omitted, and an apostrophe is added.
-
does not → doesn't: The "o" in "not" is omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.
-
are not → aren't: The "o" in "not" is omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.
-
were not → weren't: The "o" in "not" is omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.
-
did not → didn't: The "o" in "not" is omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.
This completes the task of writing the contractions for the given phrases.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of contractions with not worksheet.
