Apostrophes for Contractions – In Sentences (Context-Based Practice)

This resource includes 6 pages and is designed to support children who struggle to understand contractions, by embedding them directly into sentences so pupils can see how they are used in context.

The pack contains two separate documents, allowing children to practise contractions in both directions — a key step in building real understanding rather than rote learning.

What’s included:
Document 1: Contract the Words
Children read a sentence
The uncontracted word(s) are highlighted
Pupils rewrite them as correct contractions
3 pages, 10 questions per page

Document 2: Expand the Contractions
Children read a sentence
The contracted word is highlighted
Pupils rewrite it in its uncontracted form
3 pages, 10 questions per page

Why this resource works:

• Puts contractions into meaningful sentences
• Helps children understand what letters are removed
• Reinforces correct apostrophe placement
• Excellent for children who find contractions abstract or confusing
• Builds confidence before applying contractions in independent writing