Contractions List Worksheet
This contractions list worksheet has 3rd graders sort twelve contractions by not, will and have, then decide if ‘d means had or would. An answer key is included for easy checking.
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How to Teach Contractions
This contractions list worksheet helps third graders see how two words squeeze together into one shorter word. A contraction uses an apostrophe to show where letters were left out, so do not becomes don’t and we will becomes we’ll. Once children notice that each ending belongs to one word, such as n’t for not, ‘ll for will and ‘ve for have, reading and writing contractions gets much easier.
In Part A, students read a word box of twelve contractions and write each one in the correct column: not, will or have. In Part B, students tackle the trickiest ending of all, ‘d. They read four sentences, find the contraction, and write the two words it stands for. The hint on the page reminds them to check the verb that comes next, because ‘d means had before a past-tense verb like packed and would before a verb like like or love.
What’s Included
- 1 print-ready PDF worksheet
- A word box of 12 contractions to sort into not, will and have columns
- 4 sentences that ask students to decide whether ‘d means had or would
- A complete answer key
Why This Worksheet Helps Kids
First, sorting contractions by their base word builds a clear mental list that students can use when they write. Second, writing the two words a contraction stands for reinforces spelling and the job of the apostrophe. Third, the ‘d sentences teach students to use context clues, a reading skill that helps them in every subject.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Before the page, write a few contractions on the board and ask students to say the two words out loud. After the page, let students add more contractions to each column, such as won’t, you’ll and we’ve. Use this contractions list worksheet in a grammar center, as homework, or as a quick review before a writing assignment. It also pairs well with any other 3rd grade contractions worksheet, and the answer key makes checking fast.
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