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Contractions WEEK 12 What is a contraction? Contraction- a shortened form of a word or group of words, with the omitted letters often replaced in written English by an apostrophe. English contractions are usually used in spoken English, but not in formal written English. However, written English is becoming more informal (emails, notes to friends, etc.) and you will often see these forms in print. Positive Contractions Im --- I am --- Example: Im waiting for my friend. Ill --- I will --- Example: Ill see you tomorrow. Id --- I had / I would --- Example: Id better leave now. OR Id already ea