Exercise! Contraction / Short Forms

1. _____ dreadfully sorry - I really am.

2. ____ no idea what time the train leaves. Ask the guard whether he knows.

3. I asked my mother if ____ lend me some money, but she said no.

4. I've known the Harringtons for a long time. ______ very pleasant people.

5. Grandfather gets quite confused sometimes, and ________ even know what day it is.

6. _____  cold today, and I don’t bring my jacket.

7. ______ found my diary - where on Earth was it?

8. ________  got married.

9. Not that I mind, but why ______ you phone yesterday?

10. She wouldn't tell me how much it cost.