Apostrophe

Front

What is an apostrophe used for?

Back

Apostrophes are used in contractions and to show possession.

Front

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun that ends in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and another 's' (e.g., Charles's boat).

Front

What is the correct possessive form for the name 'Frank'?

Back

Frank's.

Front

What is the correct possessive form for the name 'Kourtney'?

Back

Kourtney's.

Front

In the sentence 'The ducks wings help it fly', which word needs an apostrophe?

Back

duck's.

Front

How do you indicate possession for plural nouns that end in 's'?

Back

Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' owner).

Front

What is the possessive form of the plural noun 'children'?

Back

children's.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', while 'its' is a possessive pronoun.

Front

Provide an example of a contraction using an apostrophe.

Back

Can't (cannot), won't (will not), she's (she is).

Front

What is the correct way to show possession for a name ending in 's', like 'James'?

Back

James's or James' (both are acceptable).