Lesson Practice Instructions:
Exercise 1 – Contractions (Fill in the Blanks):
Complete the sentences with the correct short form of the given phrases. Possible options include contractions like “we’re,” “didn’t,” “haven’t,” and “is.” After filling in all 10 blanks, click “Check Answers” to see your score and receive feedback on each response.
Take your time, think about the context, and do your best!
1. _______ going to the movies tonight. (We are)
2. He _______ come to the party last night. (did not)
3. _______ she arriving tomorrow? (Is)
4. I _______ seen the new movie yet. (have not)
5. They _______ studying for the exam. (are)
6. You _______ allowed to enter without a ticket. (are not)
7. _______ it raining outside? (Is)
8. I _______ planning to visit Paris next summer. (am)
9. He _______ been to New York before. (has)
10. _______ you coming to the meeting? (Are)
Exercise 2 - Informal Short Forms (Multiple Choice):
Choose the most appropriate informal short form for each question from the provided options, such as "Whatcha wanna do," "Gimme the book," or "I gotta go now." Once you've answered all 10 questions, click "Check Answers" to review your performance and get detailed feedback.
1. What do you want to do? (Informal short form)
2. Give me the book. (Informal short form)
3. I have to go now. (Informal short form)
4. Let me help you. (Informal short form)
5. What are you doing? (Informal short form)
6. I want to eat. (Informal short form)
7. What are you saying? (Informal short form)
8. I have to study. (Informal short form)
9. Let me see. (Informal short form)
10. I want to know. (Informal short form)
Exercise 3 - Identifying Correct Short Forms (Multiple Choice):
Select the correct word or short form for each question, considering options like "they're," "won't," "I'm," and "can't." After completing all 10 questions, click "Check Answers" to see your score and receive explanations for each answer.
1. Which is the correct contraction for "they are"?
2. What does "you're" mean?
3. Which is correct: "its" or "it's"?
4. What is the short form of "will not"?
5. Which of these is a correct contraction?
6. What does "we're" mean?
7. Which is the correct short form of "I am"?
8. What does "She'll" mean?
9. Which is the correct short form of "cannot"?
10. What does "there's" mean?