Apostrophe

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What is an apostrophe used for in English grammar?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'mom's phone') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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

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To form the possessive of a singular noun that ends in 's', you typically add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., 'Chris's book').

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When is an apostrophe not needed in a sentence?

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An apostrophe is not needed when indicating plural nouns that do not show possession (e.g., 'the girls' in 'My girls love their daddy').

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What is the correct possessive form of 'Eric'?

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The correct possessive form of 'Eric' is 'Eric's' (e.g., 'Eric's always getting his teeth pulled').

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Provide an example of a contraction using an apostrophe.

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

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

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The possessive form of the plural noun 'children' is 'children's' (e.g., 'the children's toys').

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

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For a plural noun that ends in 's', you add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the dogs' owner').

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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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When should you use an apostrophe in a contraction?

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You should use an apostrophe in a contraction to indicate where letters have been omitted (e.g., 'can't' for 'cannot').

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What is the correct way to show possession for the name 'Kelly'?

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The correct way to show possession for the name 'Kelly' is 'Kelly's' (e.g., 'Kelly's socks').