Contractions List Quiz

What is your motivation to learn English?You can choose more than one option

💼Career, job opportunities
🎓Education
✈Travel
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family&Friends
🧠Brain training

What are contractions?Choose the correct answer:

Lengthened forms of words
Shortened versions of two words
Complex sentences
New words in English

Why are contractions used in English?Choose the correct answer:

To make sentences more concise and natural-sounding
To make sentences longer
To confuse non-native speakers
To avoid using pronouns

Which of the following is a contraction?Choose the correct answer:

I am
You are
Can't
Do not

How are contractions formed?Choose the correct answer:

By adding extra letters
By removing letters and using an apostrophe
By spelling words backwards
By capitalizing words

Which of the following sentences uses a contraction correctly?Choose the correct answer:

I'm going to the store.
She's a doctor.
They're my friends.
All of the above

In which type of writing should contractions generally be avoided?Choose the correct answer:

Informal writing
Formal writing
Text messages
Fiction writing

Which of the following contractions is formed from "you" and "are"?Choose the correct answer:

You're
Your
Yore
Ure

What should you use to replace the missing letters in contractions?Choose the correct answer:

A comma
An apostrophe
A hyphen
A period

Which of the following sentences does NOT use a contraction?Choose the correct answer:

I can't find my keys.
She's a talented artist.
We are going to the beach.
It's a beautiful day.

What is emphasized about the use of contractions in English in the article?Choose the correct answer:

They should be used frequently in formal writing.
They are not crucial for conveying precise meanings.
They can enhance clarity and professionalism in writing and speaking.
They should be avoided in all types of writing.