Grammar Worksheet · Grades 3–6
Negative Contractions Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 3-6 on negative contractions. Students learn how an apostrophe joins a verb with not, write eight contractions, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 3–6
Skill Focus
Negative Contractions, punctuation
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A negative contraction joins a verb with the word not, and the apostrophe takes the place of the o in not. This worksheet teaches how to form negative contractions, including the tricky won’t.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the rule with examples. Section A has eight word pairs to contract. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Contractions and Apostrophes worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the rule.
Write the contraction for each pair in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Contractions Worksheet for more practice.
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Negative Contractions Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 3-6 on negative contractions. Students learn how an apostrophe joins a verb with not, write eight contractions, and answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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