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Name _____________________________
Date ___________________

Contractions
Complete each sentence by using a contraction.
Fill the crossword puzzle with the contraction. Include the apostrophe in its own space.

24621
326
1113515
1612
149
4
227
25
30
2
19110
2028
1723
188
29
31
27

 

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1.  Brad thinks _____ going to be able to finish high school a year early.
2.  Alexandria once said that _____ going to become Miss America when she gets older.
3.  He _____ eaten for over 12 hours and was faint from hunger.
4.  My sister is stingy with her clothes and _____ let me borrow them.
5.  I wonder why there _____ been any response to our request for volunteers.
6.  You _____ tell anyone about our surprise party for Mom and Dad's anniversary.
7.  Every time I turned my computer on, _____ turn itself off!
8.  _____ like to volunteer to help with Paul's campaign for class treasurer?
9.  As long as _____ okay with your mother, you may spend the night with us.
10.  Cal Ripken is someone _____ admired by many people, not just baseball fans.
11.  _____ be the last time you are invited over to our house if you don't behave.
12.  Dad drove me to the doctor's office, so Mom _____ have to leave her job early.
13.  _____ like to help you with your project, but I don't think I'll have much time.
14.  I asked my father, "Why _____ we go to the mall?"
15.  If _____ bring a reasonable offer to the table, we'll take a look at it.
16.  Sometimes it is hard to summon your courage to do something you _____ tried before.
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2.  Carmen has decided that _____ buckle down and study harder this year.
17.  I'd like to help you with your project, but I don't think _____ have much time.
18.  "He _____ very nice to other people," she said sadly.
19.  If _____ going to be a problem with my idea, we can try something different.
20.  _____ got a new cat, but haven't thought of a name for him yet.
21.  I _____ want you to think that I am being rude, but I really need to get back to work now.
22.  "I don't feel well," Anthony complained. "_____ going to bed."
23.  _____ take a long time to gain the courage to speak in front of the whole student body.
24.  Don told me _____ been to the Grand Canyon before.
25.  If _____ the best idea you have, we should brainstorm a little more.
26.  _____ be nice of you to help your mom rake the leaves.
27.  Paul said that _____ rather go to Patrick Henry College than Columbia University.
28.  _____ rather go on vacation in October when it's not so hot.
29.  We've told you many times that it's not polite to interrupt someone while _____ talking.
30.  If _____ be the stage manager, I think the play will be a lot more productive.
31.  _____ always been those children who are willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

 

Answer Key
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