The task is to write the contractions of the given phrases. Contractions are shortened forms of words or phrases, typically formed by combining two words and omitting certain letters, which are replaced with an apostrophe (`'`). Below is the solution with explanations:
Problem: Write the contractions of the words given below.
1.
who had
- Contraction:
who'd
- Explanation: "had" becomes "d" and an apostrophe is added after "who."
2.
there are
- Contraction:
there're
- Explanation: "are" becomes "re" and an apostrophe is added after "there."
3.
they are
- Contraction:
they're
- Explanation: "are" becomes "re" and an apostrophe is added after "they."
4.
how had
- Contraction:
how'd
- Explanation: "had" becomes "d" and an apostrophe is added after "how."
5.
it had
- Contraction:
it'd
- Explanation: "had" becomes "d" and an apostrophe is added after "it."
6.
could have
- Contraction:
could've
- Explanation: "have" becomes "ve" and an apostrophe is added after "could."
7.
why would
- Contraction:
why'd
- Explanation: "would" becomes "d" and an apostrophe is added after "why."
8.
we will
- Contraction:
we'll
- Explanation: "will" becomes "ll" and an apostrophe is added after "we."
Final Answer:
1.
who'd
2.
there're
3.
they're
4.
how'd
5.
it'd
6.
could've
7.
why'd
8.
we'll
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\text{1. who'd} \\
\text{2. there're} \\
\text{3. they're} \\
\text{4. how'd} \\
\text{5. it'd} \\
\text{6. could've} \\
\text{7. why'd} \\
\text{8. we'll}
\end{array}
}
\]
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