Spell Bee Word: contraction

Basic Details

Word: Contraction

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A word made by combining two words and leaving out some letters; or the act of becoming smaller.

Synonyms: Abbreviation, shortenings

Antonyms: Expansion, extension

Idioms and Phrases

Make a contraction: To form a shorter version of a word. Example: "She didn't know how to make a contraction from 'do not'."
Contraction under pressure: To refer to a situation where something has to be shortened due to stress or urgency. Example: "The project deadline caused a contraction under pressure for everyone involved."

Usage Examples

Example 1: In English, the contraction "isn't" is formed from the words "is" and "not".

Example 2: When writing, using contractions can make sentences flow more smoothly.

Example 3: During the science experiment, we observed a contraction in the balloon as it cooled down.

Fun Fact

Did you know that contractions have been used in English since the late 16th century? They are a useful way to make speech and writing more casual and conversational.

Famous Quote

"Its not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "contraction" mean?

a) A large building
b) A word made by combining two words
c) A type of animal
d) A colour

Answer: b) A word made by combining two words

2. Which of these is a synonym of "contraction"?

a) Expansion
b) Abbreviation
c) Increase
d) Addition

Answer: b) Abbreviation

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "contraction"?

a) Abbreviation
b) Shortening
c) Expansion
d) Contraction

Answer: c) Expansion

4. Which sentence uses "contraction" correctly?

a) The contraction "they're" comes from "they are".
b) He built a contraction yesterday.
c) She painted a contraction of the house.
d) The contraction was very large.

Answer: a) The contraction "they're" comes from "they are".

5. Which idiom refers to the act of making a word shorter?

a) Contraction under pressure
b) Go the extra mile
c) Always a bridesmaid, never a bride
d) A penny for your thoughts

Answer: a) Contraction under pressure

Associated Words

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