

This Grade 4 grammar worksheet introduces students to contractions—shortened forms of words created by combining two words and using an apostrophe. Learners understand how words like "do not" become "don’t" and "we are" become "we’re", making sentences sound more natural and conversational.
With clear examples and guided practice, this worksheet helps children recognise, use, and form contractions correctly in sentences and short passages. The activities are age-appropriate and practical, supporting both spoken English and written communication skills.
Understanding contractions helps children:
1. Write and speak more naturally and fluently.
2. Recognise apostrophe use in shortened word forms.
3. Improve reading comprehension and sentence flow.
4. Communicate confidently in everyday conversations and writing.
This worksheet includes five engaging grammar activities:
Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Sentence
Students select the sentence that correctly uses contractions.
Exercise 2 – True or False
Learners check whether contractions are used correctly in each sentence.
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Children complete sentences using the correct contractions.
Exercise 4 – Rewrite Using Contractions
Students rewrite sentences by changing full forms into contractions.
Exercise 5 – Passage Editing
A short passage where learners replace full forms with correct contractions.
Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Sentence
1. a
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. a
9. a
10. c
Exercise 2 – True or False
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. False
10. True
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. He’s
2. can’t
3. they’re
4. we’re
5. I’ll
6. they’ll
7. can’t
8. we’ll
9. you’ll
10. it’ll
Exercise 4 – Rewrite Using Contractions
1. I’m not sure about the answer.
2. We’ll finish the work soon.
3. You’re late for class.
4. They’re going to the museum.
5. She’s playing in the garden.
6. I can’t find my ruler.
7. He’ll come with us later.
8. We’re waiting for the bus.
9. It’s a very hot day.
10. They’ve finished their homework.
Exercise 5 – Passage Editing
Liam said he’s excited to visit the science museum.
Zoe replied she’s excited too because they’ll see the dinosaur exhibit.
Their teacher reminded them that they should bring their lunch and water bottles.
Liam asked if he’s allowed to take his notebook.
Zoe said she’s sure they’re allowed to take it.
On the bus, Liam said he’s going to sit by the window.
Zoe replied she’s going to sit next to him.
Their friends told them that they’re going to explore the museum together.
Liam smiled and said he’s glad they’re all together.
Zoe nodded and said she’s going to take lots of photos.
Help your child build fluent speaking and writing skills by mastering contractions today.
They combine two words to make speech and writing smoother.
They appear often in stories and conversations.
By matching expanded forms like “do not” with “don’t.”