Contractions Quiz

Grade 3 · English · Quiz

Test your knowledge of contractions and how to use apostrophes correctly.

Questions

What is the contraction for 'they are'?
1. theyare
2. they're
3. their
4. there
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Answer: they're
'They're' = they + are. The apostrophe replaces the 'a.' (Not to be confused with 'their' or 'there.')
The contraction 'isn't' is short for 'is ___'.
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Answer: not
'Isn't' = is + not. The apostrophe replaces the 'o' in 'not.'
'Won't' is the contraction for 'will not'.
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Answer: True
'Won't' is the irregular contraction for 'will not' — the spelling change comes from old English.
Which word correctly completes: '___ going to the park today.'?
1. Were
2. We're
3. Wear
4. Where
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Answer: We're
'We're' = we are. The apostrophe replaces the 'a.' 'Were,' 'wear,' and 'where' are different words.
'Its' with no apostrophe means 'it is'.
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Answer: False
'Its' (no apostrophe) shows possession — belonging to it. 'It's' (with apostrophe) = it is.
'I am' becomes the contraction ___.
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Answer: I'm
'I am' → 'I'm.' The apostrophe replaces the 'a' in 'am.'
In the contraction 'wouldn't,' which letters does the apostrophe replace?
1. d
2. o
3. n
4. ou
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Answer: o
'Would not' → 'wouldn't.' The apostrophe replaces the 'o' in 'not.'
Which sentence uses a contraction INCORRECTLY?
1. I can't find my book.
2. She'll be here soon.
3. They did'nt come.
4. We're going home.
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Answer: They did'nt come.
The correct contraction is 'didn't' — the apostrophe goes where the 'o' was removed: did + not.
Contractions are common in speech and informal writing.
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Answer: True
We use contractions constantly in speech. In formal writing (reports, essays), the full forms are often preferred.
'Should not' becomes the contraction ___.
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Answer: shouldn't
'Should not' → 'shouldn't.' The apostrophe replaces the 'o' in 'not.'

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