Completar frases Short formsVersión en línea In informal texts and in spoken language we don't spell out all the words. The verbs have, be, would, should are examples of the function I'm thinking of. It's usually easier to contract than to know which words are contracted - so your job is to find the right alternative! por Charlotte Neumann 1 will are was would would are has has would would would had had was have would should Dear Russel , It's been a long time since I heard anything from you . I'd be grateful if you'd send me a letter back so I know you're ok . It's an unfortunate business with the murder last year . He's such a lovely man and I was sad to hear of his death . You'd be proud of his bravery . He'd a great sense of justice and I'd be surprised if you'd be anything less . Please , make sure to call if you're in the country ! You'd be most welcome to stay . I'll tell you more about the situation that's occurred here in the wake of the tragedy . Also , I've got something of your father's I need to give you . I'd thought I'd see you before now . Best wishes , Beatric e