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Target 6: Apostrophes – Rule 1 (contractions) have not

haven’t

Task 2: (1 point)
A possible answer is shown below. There will be many variations on this as it is a

creative writing task. To gain a point , you must show correct use of apostrophes for
the contractions.

Hi Steve, I’ve got a problem. My car won’t start.

I’ve not got time to look at your car today, I’m
fully booked.

I can’t wait until tomorrow, I’ve got a
job interview this afternoon.

I’m sorry I can’t help you, but try Mr Hall’s
garage on First Street.

Thanks, I’ll ring them.

Did you manage to use 6 or 7 contractions?

Task 3: Find your own evidence (2 points)

Your teacher will award up to two points if you can show a sample of writing, from any
subject, where you have used apostrophes to show you have used contractions
correctly.

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