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Name _____________________________
Date ___________________

Contractions
Complete each sentence by using a contraction.
Fill the crossword puzzle with the contraction. Include the apostrophe in its own space.

24
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1629
14254
27
31
1030
2
932
211
5183
128237
1122
1520
19
33
28

 

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1.  If _____ the best idea you have, we should brainstorm a little more.
2.  "I _____ throw a baseball," Kevin admitted.
3.  As he thought about his reply, he _____ realize he was speaking aloud.
4.  _____ be a very long trip to San Antonio with two whining brothers in the car with me.
5.  _____ always been those children who are willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
6.  If _____ ever been to the San Diego Zoo, you know that no other zoo can compete.
7.  Every time I turned my computer on, _____ turn itself off!
8.  Emily screamed, "_____ a mouse under my desk!"
9.  We've told you many times that it's not polite to interrupt someone while _____ talking.
10.  _____ find out if Mr. Jones needs any help with his yard work.
11.  Donald says that _____ go to college next year and I really hope he does.
12.  If _____ bring a reasonable offer to the table, we'll take a look at it.
13.  Brad thinks _____ going to be able to finish high school a year early.
14.  _____ Trudy still have my casserole dish that she borrowed two months ago?
15.  _____ rather go on vacation in October when it's not so hot.
16.  If _____ be more sales after Christmas, I'll go shopping then.
17.  "I don't feel well," Anthony complained. "_____ going to bed."
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18.  Paul said that _____ rather go to Patrick Henry College than Columbia University.
19.  I think my mom is old, but _____ like to think that she is much younger than she is.
20.  Bill _____ going to the musical with us because he has come down with the flu.
21.  Beautiful brunette Sally just _____ wait to dye her hair red!
22.  "He _____ very nice to other people," she said sadly.
23.  Beth said that _____ a little colder outside today than it was yesterday.
24.  You _____ tell anyone about our surprise party for Mom and Dad's anniversary.
25.  Carl said that we're like his second parents because _____ always been there to help him.
26.  The zookeepers think _____ done a good job at keeping the animals safe, but I'm not so sure.
27.  I'd like to help you with your project, but I don't think _____ have much time.
28.  _____ be the most responsible person to get the food for the carnival?
29.  _____ better be going since it's getting dark outside.
30.  Carmen has decided that _____ buckle down and study harder this year.
31.  Alexandria once said that _____ going to become Miss America when she gets older.
32.  Jan _____ at work today because she had to take her cat to the vet.
33.  _____ the drawing I made of my idea for a new baseball field.

 

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