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Theory: Contracted Forms (I'm, You're, etc.)

Use contracted forms in spoken English:

  • I am to I'm
  • My name is to My name's
Contracted forms diagram

Tip: Always use contractions when introducing yourself!

Examples

Full: My name is Gary.

Contracted: My name's Gary.

Full: I am Natalie.

Contracted: I'm Natalie.

Exercise: Rewrite in Contracted Form

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I am Natalie.
My name is Sue.
I am Ryan.
My name is Mia.
My name is Amelia.

Correct Answers

1. I'm Natalie.

2. My name's Sue.

3. I'm Ryan.

4. My name's Mia.

5. My name's Amelia.