Grammar Review

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., cat's).

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing, typically formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., kittens').

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How do you punctuate a contraction?

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A contraction is punctuated by replacing the omitted letters with an apostrophe (e.g., 'it's' for 'it is').

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What is the correct punctuation for dates in a sentence?

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Dates should be punctuated with commas to separate the day from the year (e.g., June 6, 2010).

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What is the rule for using apostrophes with plural nouns?

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For plural nouns that are possessive, add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., students' desks).

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

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

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What punctuation is used to indicate possession?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., the dog's leash).

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How do you identify the correct use of punctuation in a sentence?

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Check for proper placement of commas, apostrophes, and periods according to grammatical rules.

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What is the function of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, clauses, or to set off introductory elements.

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What is the correct way to write a possessive noun for a name ending in 's'?

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For names ending in 's', you can add either an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book), depending on style guide.