Contractions Test

What are contractions in English?Choose the correct answer:

Words that are lengthened for emphasis
Shortened versions of two words formed by replacing letters with an apostrophe
Words that sound the same but have different meanings
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings

Which of the following contractions stands for "I am"?Choose the correct answer:

I'll
I'd
I'm
I've

In which type of writing is it best to avoid using contractions?Choose the correct answer:

Informal writing
Text messages
Formal writing or academic papers
Conversations with friends

Which contraction means "cannot"?Choose the correct answer:

Can't
Won't
Shan't
Don't

Which of the following contractions is NOT appropriate for the negative form of "to be"?Choose the correct answer:

Aren't
Isn't
I'mn't
Weren't

What does the contraction "They're" stand for?Choose the correct answer:

They are
They were
They have
They had

Which of the following contractions stands for "Will not"?Choose the correct answer:

Won't
Shan't
Can't
Don't

Which of the following sentences uses the contraction "it's" correctly?Choose the correct answer:

The cat is chasing it's tail.
It's raining outside.
The book lost it's cover.
The dog wagged it's tail.

What does the contraction "You're" stand for?Choose the correct answer:

Your
You are
You were
You have

Which of the following is a common mistake related to contractions?Choose the correct answer:

Using "I'm" for "I am not"
Confusing "it's" with "its"
Using "they're" for "they are"
Using "won't" for "will not"