🔹 Apa Itu Contractions?
Contractions adalah bentuk singkat dari dua kata yang digabung menjadi satu dengan menghilangkan sebagian huruf dan menggantinya dengan tanda apostrof (’). Biasanya digunakan dalam bahasa sehari-hari, percakapan, dan tulisan informal agar lebih ringkas dan natural.
🔹 Contoh Contractions yang Paling Umum
| Bentuk Asli | Bentuk Contraction | Contoh Kalimat (Contraction) | Contoh Kalimat (Bentuk Penuh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I am | I'm | I'm going to the store. | I am going to the store. |
| You are | You're | You're very kind. | You are very kind. |
| He is / He has | He's | He's my brother. | He is my brother. / He has arrived. |
| She is / She has | She's | She's happy today. | She is happy today. / She has left. |
| It is / It has | It's | It's raining. | It is raining. / It has been fun. |
| We are | We're | We're ready to go. | We are ready to go. |
| They are | They're | They're coming soon. | They are coming soon. |
| Do not | Don't | Don't forget your keys. | Do not forget your keys. |
| Does not | Doesn't | He doesn't like coffee. | He does not like coffee. |
| Did not | Didn't | She didn't see the movie. | She did not see the movie. |
| Will not | Won't | I won't be late. | I will not be late. |
| Would not | Wouldn't | They wouldn't agree. | They would not agree. |
| Cannot | Can't | I can't swim. | I cannot swim. |
🔹 Fungsi dan Kegunaan Contractions
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Membuat percakapan terdengar lebih natural dan santai.
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Menghemat waktu dan ruang dalam berbicara dan menulis.
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Sering dipakai dalam bahasa lisan, dialog, dan teks informal seperti email atau pesan.
🔹 Kapan Tidak Menggunakan Contractions?
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Dalam tulisan formal, seperti surat resmi, makalah akademik, atau dokumen bisnis.
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Saat ingin menekankan kata tertentu (biasanya menggunakan bentuk penuh).
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Dalam situasi yang membutuhkan kesan serius atau sopan.
🔹 Tips Menggunakan Contractions
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Biasakan mendengar dan membaca contractions dalam konteks sehari-hari untuk memahami penggunaannya.
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Jangan terlalu sering menggunakan contractions dalam tulisan formal.
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Perhatikan konteks dan audiens sebelum memakai contractions.