A conjunction joins two ideas into one sentence — and, but, or, because, so. A contraction squeezes two words into one short word with an apostrophe — don't, I'm, can't. Let's join and shorten!
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A conjunction lets you say two things in one sentence, instead of two short sentences.
and — joins similar ideas
I like tea and coffee.
but — shows a contrast
She is small but very strong.
or — shows a choice
Do you want rice or roti?
because — gives a reason
I stayed home because I was sick.
so — shows a result
It was raining, so I took my umbrella.
A contraction joins two words into one, and uses an apostrophe (') to show a letter or two is missing.
| Long form | Contraction |
|---|---|
| I am | I'm |
| do not | don't |
| is not | isn't |
| cannot | can't |
| we are | we're |
| it is | it's |
| will not | won't |
Naughty word! "Will not" does NOT become "willn't". It changes completely to won't — you must remember this one.
Some words below are joining words (conjunctions). Some are short forms (contractions). Sort them into the right basket.
10 IEO-style questions on conjunctions and contractions. 🍀
