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Connected speech: contractions in everyday English

Phonics · Connected speech · A2 · 20 min. Say and write short forms like I'm, they're, can't and she's, decide what 's means and count words in fast sentences read by the teacher.

About this worksheet

Say and write short forms like I'm, they're, can't and she's, decide what 's means and count words in fast sentences read by the teacher.

Level
A2
Category
Phonics
Topic
Connected speech
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Key words, Gap-fill, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Key words: Read the full forms and the short forms aloud.
  • Gap-fill: Write the short form.
  • Multiple choice: What does 's mean in each sentence?
  • Speaking / writing task: Listen to your teacher. How many words do you hear? A short form like
  • Writing lines: Write the sentences here.