677. Contractions Using an Apostrophe

We shorten two words into one, replacing the missing letter or letters with an apostrophe (‘). The new shortened word is called a contraction. We make several contractions with the verb will.
I will – I’ll
you will – you’ll
he will – he’ll
she will – shell
they will – they’ll
we will – we’ll

I will make you a sandwich. I’ll make you a sandwich.
We will be at your house soon. We’ll be at your house soon.
He will drive the tractor. He’ll drive the tractor.

Use an apostrophe in place of the letters that are bumped out when you combine two words to make a contraction with the verb will,

▶Now you try it. Combine two words in this sentence into a contraction. Use an apostrophe in the contraction. Mom and Dad said they will come to see our game. Did you make a contraction with the verb will? Good for you!