Apostrophe

Front

What is an apostrophe used for in English grammar?

Back

An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

Front

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

Back

Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., James's book).

Front

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

Back

Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

Front

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

Back

Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

Front

What is the correct way to write the possessive form of 'the dog of my neighbor'?

Back

my neighbor's dog.

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the car of my parents'?

Back

my parents' car.

Front

How do you form a contraction with 'it is'?

Back

It's.

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the book of the student'?

Back

the student's book.

Front

How do you indicate possession for a compound noun?

Back

Add the apostrophe to the last word (e.g., my mother-in-law's recipe).

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the house of the boys'?

Back

the boys' house.