LET’S TRY ONE
Which contraction can replace do not?
don't
don't is a shortened form of do not; the apostrophe marks missing letters.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Match a contraction with the words it shortens.
- The apostrophe marks omitted letters, not a plural.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Make one new example with a partner. Identify the evidence for your answer before checking it together.
The apostrophe marks omitted letters, not a plural.