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In grammar, what does a contraction typically combine?

A subject and predicate
A noun and a verb
Two words into one
A phrase and a clause

The correct answer is: Two words into one

A contraction typically combines two words into one, which is why the answer is correct. Contractions are formed by taking two separate words and merging them through the use of an apostrophe. For example, "do not" becomes "don't" and "I am" becomes "I'm." This linguistic tool is commonly used in both spoken and written English to create a more fluid and conversational tone. Understanding contractions is essential for recognizing how language can be condensed for efficiency and ease of communication. The other options do not accurately describe the nature of contractions: they do not specifically combine a subject with a predicate, nor a noun with a verb, or a phrase with a clause. Rather, contractions serve a more general function of reducing two distinct words into a single, cohesive form.