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ICSE · Class 3 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition
Short Forms revision notes for ICSE Class 3 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition: 3 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
What Are Short Forms?
- Short forms are made by joining two words with an apostrophe (').
- They are used in speaking and informal writing.
- The apostrophe (') shows which letters are missing.
2
Common Short Forms with 'Be' and 'Will'
- Short forms of 'I am', 'he is', 'they are' etc., use the apostrophe to replace 'a' or 'o'.
- Will + pronoun becomes 'I’ll', 'you’ll', 'he’ll' etc.
- Examples: I am → I’m, he is → he’s, we will → we’ll
3
Short Forms of 'Not'
- Words like 'is not', 'are not', 'do not' can be shortened using 'n’t'.
- The apostrophe replaces the 'o' in 'not'.
- Common short forms: isn’t, aren’t, don’t, doesn’t, didn’t, won’t
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We join words like 'I am'We also make short forms
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What are the important topics in Short Forms for ICSE Class 3 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Short Forms include What Are Short Forms?, Common Short Forms with 'Be' and 'Will', Short Forms of 'Not'. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
How should I revise Short Forms for Class 3 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on Short Forms. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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