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Overview

Can he’s be used for something other than he is? Is it must’nt or mustn’t? And what does the s in everyone’s relate to? Strengthen your child’s spelling and punctuation accuracy at the same time with this list of contracted words and their expansions.

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Designed to be used as a digital resource or as a printed word mat or poster, this free vocabulary PDF provides the first of two lists of 32 words that are commonly contracted, along with their expanded form (or forms), starting with ‘aren’t = are not’ through to ‘she’d = she had / she would’.

CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

• 32 pairs of commonly contracted words and their expanded forms
• Contractions that can be used for more than one possible word combination are noted
• Alphabetically ordered for easy reference
• Informal contractions clearly marked to help students make accurate selections
• Full-colour and greyscale printing available

SUITABLE FOR

• All types of writing, fiction and non-fiction
• Multiple bite-size sessions, or a single focused session on correct apostrophe usage
• Home or classroom use, in printed or digital form
• Parents and teachers who want a concise, quick spelling or punctuation reference tool

SUGGESTED AGE GROUPS

• Ages: 9-10, 10-11
• Years: Year 5 and Year 6
• Key Stages: Upper KS2