Making contractions
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Free printable making contractions worksheets for 2nd grade. Students combine two words into contractions by replacing missing letters with an apostrophe, learning common contractions like can't, don't, and I'll. These worksheets build spelling and punctuation skills simultaneously. Part of our punctuation worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Combine two words into a contraction by replacing letters with an apostrophe
- Identify the two words that form a given contraction
- Write contractions correctly using an apostrophe in the right position
FAQ
What is a contraction and how is it formed?⌄
A contraction is a shortened form of two words where an apostrophe replaces the omitted letters — for example, 'do not' becomes 'don't' with an apostrophe replacing the 'o' in 'not.'
Why do 2nd graders learn to make contractions from two words?⌄
Starting with the two-word form and forming the contraction helps students understand what letters the apostrophe replaces, which prevents the common error of placing the apostrophe in the wrong location.
Which contractions are most commonly taught in 2nd grade?⌄
Common 2nd grade contractions include can't, don't, I'm, I'll, it's, isn't, aren't, we're, they're, and you're — words students encounter frequently in reading and use regularly in their own writing.
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