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Contractions

Contractions

Mar 13, 2016

Contractions are shortened forms consisting of the first and last letter of a word and sometimes other letters in between.
Examples:

  • We're instead of we are
  • Can't instead of cannot
  • They're instead of they are.

You may use contractions to keep the tone conversational; however, be consistent in the tone and follow the same pattern throughout the unit, considering the subject matter.

Other examples include: Dept, St, vols, Ave, Mt, Dr (for Doctor), Cr (for Councillor). These do not require a full stop at the end.