English Class 2 - Contractions And-Jumbled-Words Notes
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Contractions and Jumbled Words
Welcome to the chapter on Contractions and Jumbled Words for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn what contractions are, how to use them, and how to arrange jumbled words to make correct sentences. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use contractions and make sentences from jumbled words easily!
Introduction
Contractions make words shorter by joining two words together. Jumbled words are mixed-up words that need to be put in the right order to make a sentence.
What are Contractions?
Contractions are short forms made by joining two words and using an apostrophe ('). They make speaking and writing easier.
- do not → don't
- is not → isn't
- I am → I'm
- he is → he's
- we are → we're
- they will → they'll
Using Contractions in Sentences
- I'm going to school.
- She isn't at home.
- Don't run in the corridor.
- He's my friend.
What are Jumbled Words?
Jumbled words are words in the wrong order. You need to arrange them to make a correct sentence.
- school to going am I → I am going to school.
- cake the eating is Sam → Sam is eating the cake.
- blue is sky the → The sky is blue.
Fun Activity: Make and Solve!
Write three contractions and three jumbled sentences. Ask your friend to solve them!
Summary
- Contractions join two words and use an apostrophe.
- Jumbled words need to be arranged to make correct sentences.
- Both help you write and speak better English.
Practice Questions
- Write the contraction for "cannot".
- Arrange the jumbled words: "dog the brown is".
- Write the contraction for "she will".
- Arrange the jumbled words: "playing are children the".
- Write a sentence using "I'm".
Challenge Yourself
- Make five contractions and use them in sentences.
- Write two jumbled sentences and ask your family to solve them.
Did You Know?
- Contractions make speaking faster and easier!
- Jumbled words help you think and arrange sentences correctly.
Glossary
- Contraction: A short form made by joining two words.
- Jumbled Words: Words in the wrong order.
- Apostrophe: (') A mark used in contractions.
- Sentence: A group of words that tells something.
Answers to Practice Questions
- can't
- The dog is brown.
- she'll
- The children are playing.
- (Example: I'm reading a book.)
Use contractions and arrange jumbled words to make your English smart and clear!