364 Contraction Exercises Find the possible contractions (e.g. I am → I’m) and practise reading. 1 2 3 4 5 6 I am going to today’s meeting, but I am not going on Thursday. I have already eaten lunch, but I have not eaten dinner yet. I will apply for this job but I will not apply for that job. I had already been late three times when they fired me. I would like to order a cappuccino, please. You are good at negotiating but you are not good at being punctual. 7
You have already invited me to your birthday drinks, but you have not told me which bar we are going to.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 You will have to phone him tomorrow – he is expecting your call. He has told her that she would be better off changing jobs. Where is my mobile? I cannot find it. Ah – it is over there! When is the meeting? It will be scheduled later. You should not watch too much TV – I do not think it is good for you. She does not want to go to the gym every day. I do not blame her! Are you not coming? We must not miss the show! They are on their way. Ah - there they are!
