Apostrophes

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe in English grammar?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession, form contractions, and sometimes to indicate omitted letters.

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How do you form the possessive case for singular nouns?

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For singular nouns, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the cat's toy).

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How do you form the possessive case for plural nouns that end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' owner).

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What is the correct contraction for 'did not'?

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The correct contraction for 'did not' is 'didn't'.

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How do you indicate possession for plural nouns that do not end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is an example of a contraction using 'is'?

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An example of a contraction using 'is' is 'it's', which stands for 'it is'.

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When should you use 'its' versus 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is the correct placement of an apostrophe in the phrase 'the boys hats'?

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The correct phrase is 'the boys' hats', indicating that the hats belong to the boys.

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How do you form the possessive case for a name ending in 's'?

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For names ending in 's', you can add either an apostrophe followed by 's' or just an apostrophe (e.g., James's book or James' book).

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What is the rule for using apostrophes in contractions?

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Apostrophes are used in contractions to show where letters have been omitted (e.g., 'can't' for 'cannot').