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Grammar for Grownups Quiz

The stop-action verb contract means "to shrink, become smaller." In grammar, contract means "to omit something" (a letter, letters or numbers). Use an apostrophe to mark the omission.

Form the correct contraction from the italicized words in the following sentences.

1. I can not accept your invitation.

2. A party will not be complete without balloons.

3. Are you not interested at all in having fun?

4. Certainly you are going to serve your cake.

5. Otherwise, they are not going to stick around.

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