Section A: Find the two words in each sentence that can be made into a contraction. Write the contraction.
1. Bobby can not play in the game today.
2. The neighbor’s dog would not stop barking.
3. Sam says he will have dinner with us Friday.
4. I am happy he is coming over.
5. The boys said they are meeting at Jim’s house tonight.
6. Tom will not be there.
7. I have made reservations at the gym.
8. I told Sarah she is welcome to join us.
9. It should not cost very much.
10. The coaches said they are planning a party for the end of the year.
11. The bell is not ringing anymore.
12. It is finally quiet.
Answers: 1-can’t; 2-wouldn’t; 3-he’ll; 4-I’m; 5-they’re; 6-won’t; 7-I’ve; 8-she’s; 9-shouldn’t; 10-they’re; 11-isn’t; 12-it’s.