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Contractions
Directions: Read the sentences below. For each underlined contraction, write the two
words that create the contraction.

1. Mom said were going to head over to the

parade around 9 oclock.
2. Harold wants me to bring his baseball and bat
to school, but Ill probably forget them.
3. Katelynn said shed share her new paints with
me after school today.
4. The snow isnt stopping so I think school will
be canceled!
5. I was going to take you to the store but Nana
said youve already gone.
6. Dad said hes going to help me build a
treehouse in the backyard.
7. Our new puppy wont climb the steps, so we
have to carry him into the house.
8. Wholl be taking me to school if I miss the
bus?
9. Its been a very long winter and I am ready
for spring!
10. The music we are listening to doesnt
sound familiar; it is a Lakota dance.
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