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Apostrophes 1*

 

Objective

To use the apostrophe to spell shortened forms of words eg don't, can't

 

Here are some words written in full. Can you write the shortened form, putting in apostrophes where needed?

  1.    cannot       
 
  2.    I am        
 
  3.    I have      
 
  4.    do not     
 
  5.    there is     
 
  6.    is not     
 
  7.    have not     
 
  8.    will not     
 
  9.    it has     
 
10.    she is     
 
When you have finished, click on the finished button to check your answers.
 
  

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* Extension activity - see how many more words you can find using this rule.  Use a dictionary to help you.  Write down a sentence for each of the words to show that you understand the rule.

 

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