Name: Worksheet
Apostrophes for contraction
Task A: What is an apostrophe?
Can you find and circle the apostrophes in the following
sentences?
I’m sure you will enjoy the book when you start reading it.
I don’t know how to ride a bicycle.
We can’t go outside because it’s raining.
Let’s go and play in the snow!
We’ve got an adorable, new puppy and he’s very naughty.
Task B: Using apostrophes for contraction
Look at this table.
Clap to contract the words.
Remember to put the apostrophe for contraction in the right
place.
cannot can’t
she is
we are
is not
they are
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