A contraction is two words that are put together to make one word. Some letters are dropped from the second word when words are joined. The dropped letters are replaced by an apostrophe.
Month: July 2011
English Grammar – Introduction to Contractions
A contraction is two words that are put together to make one word. Some letters are dropped from the second word when words are joined. The dropped letters are replaced by an apostrophe.
LINGO Spelling Mistakes 2 (Better Quality)
EDIT: I’ve re-edited this using higher quality clips and added a few more. More spelling mistakes from the game show “Lingo.”
how do you spell this name?
i know a guy named carrie, but i was wondering if you really spell it like that? When it’s a guy’s name is it spelled differently?
I Love Apostrophes
Original song, inspired by Robofillet That there next to me (on the left-your left) is Jane Ives. You can look at my username for my name. It’s there. (: Lyrics: What’s that little doodle it’s making me rejoice I stumble ‘pon it whilst I read I know it’s the right choice The grammar choice it’s a plus plus, 102 percent Two words in one are demonstrated when apostrophes are present Apostrophes apostrophes are awesome Hats off to thee Apostrophes are awesome I applaud the use of your contractions But I hope you watch your actions Make that squiggle where it’s gotta be I love apostrophes There made to use it’s a grammar binge So use them up and I won’t cringe A supplement for missing letters If you think that’s great, well it gets better Possession can be signified That floating comma by whom I abide I know it’s his or hers or mine With that happy little sign Apostrophes apostrophes are awesome Hats off to thee Apostrophes are awesome I applaud the use of your contractions But I hope you watch your actions Make that squiggle where it’s gotta be I love apostrophes You’re (two words bound by an apostrophe) learning your (possession) apostrophes Homophones, their (ownership) best friend, they’re ( they and are’s offspring) Hand in hand with a little thing
Dima Bilan – Believe (lyrics)
SPELLING MISTAKE ;i ! Yearh, I’ve made a little mistake in the end of the vid. Insteed of ‘winner’ I’ve written ‘winder’. I think I was a little bit tired when I uploaded this video ;i , because I must have mixed the danish word of ‘winner’ and the english word ;i . In danish is ‘winner’ spelled ‘vinder’ . I’m so embrassed ;i . Please say if you find some more spelling mistakes, would ya :) The winner song of the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 First time I heard this son, couldn’t I see something special in it. To me the song sound borring and all that kinda stuf!? But efter a little time when I heard it, I began listen to the lyrics, and THEN I saw how amazing this song is. That is mostly because, I feel the same way, when I play handball :) Dima Bilan – Believe Enjoy ^^)
How do you use apostrophes when you are doing quotes in quotes?
Let’s say that I’m quoting something in which someone says something and nothing else. For example, "Did you find what you were looking for?". Would I have to use the single apostrophes as well as the doubles? As in: "’Did you find what you were looking for?’" or do i just need one pair of double apostrophes as in the first example?
Apostrophes with Elmo!
Apostrophes with Elmo! was the video we came up with for our Grammar Group presentation. Enjoy! :)
2008 Using Apostrophes Grammar Time
Learn how to use apostrophes.
Lingo Spelling Mistakes 4
More screw-ups and silly moments from the GSN game show.