Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Holidays and Traditions: [header] How to use contractions [title] Understand when it is appropriate to use a contraction. [step] From a technical standpoint, contractions are not necessary in written english. The grammatically correct way to write requires the full version of every word.

Ending1: [substeps] In standard english, no whole word should be connected to a full-out contraction. If necessary, look online to see what forms are appropriate before switching to a full-written form. Ending2: Contracting, or shortening words, should only be done for stylistic purposes and for specific types of writing. [substeps] If you are writing something where you are " talking " directly to your reader, you may use contractions. Ending3: If you simply want to reconstruct a verb, you have a red flag that it is appropriate to use a contraction. [substeps] When using a contraction, do not use an isolated letter as this will likely confuse the recipient. Ending4: [substeps] There are 5 most commonly used contractions in written english. These include spaces, adjectives and commas.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4