Here are some practice exercises using contractions.
Section A: Write the two words that were bumped together to make the contraction. Ex: can’t = can not
1. didn’t
2. hasn’t
3. we’re
4. she’s
5. they’re
6. I’m
7. won’t
8. they’ve
9. doesn’t
10. you’re
11. I’ve
12. we’ll
Section B: Choose the correct word for each sentence.
13. The boys brought (they’re, their, there) parents to the game.
14. I put the boxes over (they’re, their, there).
15. My brothers are in town, and (they’re, their, there) coming for dinner.
16. We (we’re, were) hungry, so we ordered pizza.
17. It’s raining, so (we’re, were) eating inside.
18. I heard that (you’re, your) going to Colorado.
19. Will you visit (you’re, your) brother?
20. He hopes to see you while (you’re, your) (they’re, their, there).
Answers: 1-did not; 2-has not; 3-we are; 4-she is; 5-they are; 6-I am; 7-will not; 8-they have; 9-does not; 10-you are; 11-I have; 12-we will; 13-their; 14-there; 15-they’re; 16-were; 17-we’re; 18-you’re; 19-your; 20-you’re, there.