Word Replacement

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is focused on the application of apostrophes in forming contractions from two words. It consists of sentences with underlined words that students must rewrite as contractions. The contractions involve combining the underlined words and inserting an apostrophe where letters have been omitted. Students are tasked with rewriting each sentence on the worksheet, integrating the appropriate contractions to replace the underlined word pairs.

The worksheet teaches students to recognize opportunities for using contractions in sentences to make the language more conversational and fluent. It encourages the practice of substituting the full forms of words with their contracted forms, such as changing “I will” to “I’ll” or “you are” to “you’re.” This exercise not only helps in understanding the role of apostrophes in written English but also in grasping how contractions can streamline speech and writing. By completing this activity, students improve their ability to use contractions correctly, which is an important aspect of mastering English grammar.