A Level English Lang and Lit Writing and SPG | Page 26

Apostrophes (for contractions)

1. Its raining, so youd better take an umbrella. (2)

2.I dont want to go out when its wet. (2)

3.Mary told me youve been to the cinema. You shouldve asked me. Id like to have gone too. (3)

4.Weve seen that film ten times because we think its so good. (2)

5.I cant open this tin because hes taken the can-opener. (2)

6.Pam wont let her children watch television if they havent finished their homework. (2)

7.Her son says it isnt fair as hes tired and needs to rest. (2)

8.Mike says his sisters selfish because she wont let him use her car. (2)

9.Peter doesnt like vegetables unless theyre well cooked. (2)

10.If you havent been to the dentist, youd better go soon, or youll lose all your teeth. (3)

11.You mustnt drive when youre tired because its dangerous and youll have an accident. (4)

12.If youve been shopping and you havent found what youve been looking for, youll need some chocolate and a good cup of tea to cheer yourself up! (4)

Try these apostrophes activities.