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Target 6: Apostrophes – Rule 1 (contractions)

have not

Task 3: Find your own evidence haven’t

Find in your written work, from any subject, a sample of writing where you have used
apostrophes to show contractions correctly.

HINT: When you are writing speech in a story, make use of apostrophes to
show contractions. This will make the speech sound more natural and also give
you the opportunity to show you can use apostrophes.
REMEMBER: using punctuation correctly will improve your grades.

Teacher’s comment on work sample:

I am

I’m

Summary:

 Apostrophes are used above words to show where

one or more letters are missing.

 Shortened words are called contractions.

 Contractions are used in INFORMAL writing (such
as in speech or when writing to friends).

 You should not use contractions in formal writing.

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