Exercise
Form 9: Contractions and Avoidance in Formal Writing
Learn how contractions affect register and why they are avoided in formal writing. Practice converting contracted words into full formal forms.
Questions
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MultiChoice
In which type of writing should contractions e.g. 'can't', 'won't' generally be avoided?
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MultiChoice
What is the formal, uncontracted form of 'can't'?
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MultiChoice
What is the formal uncontracted version of 'won't'?
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MultiChoice
Which uncontracted form should replace 'it's' in formal essays?
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MultiChoice
What is the formal uncontracted equivalent of 'they're'?
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MultiChoice
Which expanded form replaces 'don't' in formal texts?
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MultiChoice
What is the formal full form of 'shouldn't'?
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MultiChoice
Which correct formal phrase replaces 'would've' (and the error 'would of')?
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MultiChoice
What is the full formal expression for 'couldn't'?
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MultiChoice
Which uncontracted form replaces 'I'm' in formal writing?
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MultiChoice
What is the uncontracted formal form for 'you've'?
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MultiChoice
Which expanded form replaces 'mustn't' in formal instructions?
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MultiChoice
What is the formal uncontracted expression for 'there's' when singular?
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MultiChoice
What is the formal uncontracted full term for 'let's'?
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What is the uncontracted formal version of 'we'll' for future actions?