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, to form contractions, and to show the omission of letters.

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

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You typically add an apostrophe followed by an 's' (e.g., Charles's boat).

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What is the correct possessive form of the word 'children'?

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The correct possessive form is 'children's'.

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When should you use an apostrophe to indicate possession?

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Use an apostrophe to indicate possession when you want to show that something belongs to someone or something (e.g., the dog's leash).

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What is the possessive form of the name 'Lakisha'?

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The possessive form is 'Lakisha's'.

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How do you form the possessive of 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., men's shoes).

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What is the possessive form of the word 'editor'?

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The possessive form is 'editor's'.

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What is an example of a contraction using an apostrophe?

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An example of a contraction is 'don't', which stands for 'do not'.

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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What is the correct possessive form of the phrase 'the rights of women'?

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The correct possessive form is 'women's rights'.