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Which contraction from Group B can be added to Group A? Why?
Group A: it's, she'd, we'll, won't
Group B: can't, don't, he's, shan't, they've, you'll
Group A: it's, she'd, we'll, won't
Group B: can't, don't, he's, shan't, they've, you'll
Answer
Each contraction in Group A forms a valid word when the apostrophe is removed.it's - its
she'd - shed
we'll - well
won't - wont
thus
can't - cant
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Very clever - I liked it.
You fooled me.
Fun! I was proud of myself for getting this one.
So simple, yet so clever.
Very cool.
Very cool.
Well, I must be out to lunch. I had never heard of a cant. I'll have to look it up. Must be like recant... only it's your original opinion rather than pulling your original opinion/changing your mind.
Pretty cool, maybe a hint would've been nice.
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