✏️Grammar Standard
Contractions Worksheet
A contraction joins two words into one with an apostrophe. Write the contraction for each pair.
2nd Grade 12 min
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2nd Grade · Reading & ELA
2nd Grade Contractions Worksheets
A contraction joins two words into one, with an apostrophe where the missing letters used to be. These free printable 2nd grade contractions worksheets practice forming common contractions like don't and I'm, placing the apostrophe correctly, and using contractions naturally in sentences — plus the tricky it's vs. its. Every worksheet includes a printable answer key and easy, standard, and challenge versions for differentiation.
Reviewed by ClassReady Editorial Team Last updated August 2026
Before this skill
- Sight words like do, can, will, is
- Reading and writing simple sentences
- Understanding the letter S sound
Common mistakes to watch for
- Placing the apostrophe between the two words instead of where letters were removed
- Confusing it's (it is) with its (belongs to it)
- Writing the contraction as two words instead of one
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a contraction in 2nd grade?
A contraction is two words squeezed into one with an apostrophe marking the removed letters: do not → don't, I am → I'm.
How do I know where the apostrophe goes?
Put it exactly where the missing letters were. In 'don't' the apostrophe replaces the 'o' of 'not' — a simple, dependable rule.
Are these contractions worksheets free and printable?
Yes. Every worksheet is a free, printable PDF with an answer key, and no sign-up is required.