For example, to turn the words he is into a contraction, we must remove the i and replace it with an apostrophe to form he’s.
In order to form a contraction, the letter or letters that are removed from the word must be replaced by an apostrophe. This usually occurs when the word ends with “ing” and the word contracts to “ sittin` ” or “wastin` “.Īlso – pronouns can collapse into the verb.įor example – I watch ’em roll away again ( I watch them ) “Rocking” becomes “rockin´” – For example – “Rockin´ all over the world” Words in English when spoken quickly or sung sometimes contain contractions. make you upset? (I would)…………… be upset if you stole my money. milk in the refrigerator.ģ) Shhh…(There will) …………… be time to talk later.ĥ) (George is) ……………. see you at the English class next week.Ģ) Is there milk in the refrigerator? Yes, (there is) ……………. Write them down and try to understand their contexts and bring them into class for discussion.ġ) (I will) ……………. It was recorded by Redding twice in 1967, including once just days before his death in a plane crash. Use the internet to identify 10 different examples of contractions, in songs, in BBC news reports, in films, on the radio, etc. About (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' is a song co-written by soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper. Now, I’m just _ sit at the dock of the bay Ooo, I’m just _ on the dock of the bayĪnd look like nothin’s _ come my way
And then I watch ’em roll away again, yeah
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