ACT Flashcard on 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 or to form contractions.

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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 dog's leash).

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How do you form the possessive case 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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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' park).

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What is the correct possessive form of 'anyone'?

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anyone's.

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Which sentence is correct: 'The gorillas escaped through the zoo's entrance' or 'The gorillas escaped through the zoos entrance'?

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The correct sentence is 'The gorillas escaped through the zoo's entrance.'

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What is the possessive form of 'the office of the principal'?

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the principal's office.

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How do you indicate possession for a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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You can add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book), depending on style guides.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'friend'?

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friend's.

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How do you use apostrophes in contractions?

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Apostrophes are used to indicate omitted letters in contractions (e.g., 'do not' becomes 'don't').