- The picnic rescheduled for sometime in June.
- I so happy that you remembered me.
- The child expects that chair hers.
- As they bake, the cookies so good!
- They delicious, too.
- Alex and Jenna always happy to eat dessert.
10. Next year, those two my best friends.
Can the linking verb be be any more complicated? Yes, it can. Frequently, a link-
ing verb combines with another word. The combination, called a contraction,
requires dropping a letter in the verb and replacing it with an apostrophe:
She is the strongest runner I know.She’s the strongest runner I know. (The i is dropped.)Written Practice 2-7
In the following sentences, convert the italicized words into contractions.
- We are more determined than you think.
- Here is your chance to shine.
- It is about time you took charge!
- Ron said that you are his favorite sitter.
- You will fi nd that it is an involved community.
- I am your best friend.
- He is in our carpool, too.
- They are driving in front of us.
- You are foolish if you think I’ll pay for the gas.
- It is time to go home.
NOTE: Don’t use an apostrophe in the word its when it indicates possession.
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