English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A contraction is formed by pushing two words together to make one word. Some letters are pushed out, and an apostrophe is inserted where the letters were removed. To make a contraction with the word will, we take out the… Read more1062. Contractions with Will
A contraction is a word made by pushing two words together and removing a few letters. An apostrophe replaces the missing letters. When we make a contraction with the words am and are, we take out the a. I am… Read more1063. Contractions with Am/Are
A contraction is formed by pushing two words together. Some contractions are made with the word have. When the two words are bumped together, the letters ha are replaced with an apostrophe.I have = I’veyou have = you’vewe have =… Read more1064. Contractions with Have
A contraction is a word formed by bumping two words together and taking out some letters. When we form a contraction with the word is, we take out the letter i. it is = it’sthat is = that’swhat is =… Read more1066. Contractions with Is
We can make several contractions with the word would. When joining two words to make the contraction with would, we take out the letters woul.I would = I’dyou would = you’dhe would = he’dshe would = she’dthey would = they’dwe… Read more1067. Contractions with Would
The word it’s is a contraction. It’s is a short version of it is. The apostrophe replaces the letter i in is. Always use the contraction it’s when the word could be replaced by the words it is. The word… Read more1071. Confusing Contractions – it’s, its
The contraction they’re is made by pushing together two words: they are. When you join the two words into one, an apostrophe replaces the letter a in the word are. they are = they’reMy folks said they are planning a… Read more1072. Confusing Contractions – they’re
The word we’re is a contraction combining the words we are. The word were looks very similar, but the words mean different things. Use the contraction we’re when you mean to say we are.It’s raining, so we’re heading home. It’s… Read more1073. Confusing Contractions – we’re
The contraction you’re is formed by pushing together the words you are. The a is replaced by an apostrophe. you’re = you areI hear you’re going to Greece next month.I hear you are going to Greece next month. The contraction… Read more1074. Confusing Contractions – you’re
Sometimes a noun and a verb are very similar, and they can be confusing. The word breath is a noun. We take a breath when we take air into our lungs. The word breathe is a verb. When we take… Read more1096. Confusing Words – breath, breathe