Contractions with ‘not’
key notes :
What Is a Contraction?
- A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined together.
- It uses an apostrophe ( ‘ ) to show that some letters are missing.
What Is the Word ‘Not’?
- The word ‘not’ is used to make a verb negative, meaning it shows something is not true or not happening.
- Example: “I am not going to the party.”
Common Contractions with ‘Not’
- When you combine a verb with ‘not’, you create a contraction.
- Here are some common contractions with ‘not’:
| Full Form | Contraction |
|---|---|
| am not | isn’t |
| are not | aren’t |
| will not | won’t |
| have not | haven’t |
| is not | isn’t |
| was not | wasn’t |
| were not | weren’t |
| does not | doesn’t |
| did not | didn’t |
How to Form Contractions with ‘Not’
To create a contraction with ‘not’, take the verb and remove the letters in ‘not’ that you don’t need, then add an apostrophe.
Example:
- “Is not” becomes “Isn’t” (remove the “o” in “not” and add an apostrophe).
How to Use Contractions with ‘Not’
- Contractions with ‘not’ help make sentences shorter and sound more natural.
- Example: “He is not going” can be said as “He isn’t going.”
Why Are Contractions with ‘Not’ Important?
- They help to make writing and speech sound more casual and conversational.
- Using contractions can make sentences easier and quicker to say or write.
Examples of Contractions with ‘Not’ in Sentences
- “I can’t find my book.” (I cannot find my book.)
- “She isn’t feeling well.” (She is not feeling well.)
- “They aren’t coming to the party.” (They are not coming to the party.)
- “He won’t be late.” (He will not be late.)
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