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Lesson 8
English contractions
In this lesson you will learn contractions formed with word + not.
Contractions formed with word + not
  • couldn't
  • Formation: couldn't = could not
  • Usage: I couldn't go to the party last night.
  • Meaning: I could not go to the party last night.
  • didn't
  • Formation: didn't = did not
  • Usage: She didn't have enough money.
  • Meaning: She did not have enough money.
  • don't
  • Formation: don't = do not
  • Usage: I don't want to watch the baseball game.
  • Meaning: I do not want to watch the baseball game.
  • shouldn't
  • Formation: shouldn't = should not
  • Usage: You shouldn't go out if you are not feeling well.
  • Meaning: You should not go out if you are not feeling well.
  • wouldn't
  • Formation: wouldn't = could not
  • Usage: I wouldn't go out today if I were you.
  • Meaning: I would not go out today if I were you.
























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