Apostrophes

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What is the primary function of an apostrophe in English grammar?

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

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

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For a singular noun that ends in 's', you can add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book), depending on style guides.

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What is the correct way to use an apostrophe in a contraction?

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An apostrophe is used in contractions to indicate omitted letters (e.g., 'you are' becomes 'you're').

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

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To form the plural of a noun that ends in 's', you typically add 'es' (e.g., buses, classes).

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What is the correct use of apostrophes in the phrase 'the dogs bone'?

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The correct phrase is 'the dog's bone' to indicate that the bone belongs to the dog.

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', you add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the correct way to write 'the coat of Jackie'?

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The correct way to write it is 'Jackie's coat'.

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How do you use apostrophes in the phrase 'the play of children'?

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The correct phrase is 'children's play' to indicate that the play belongs to children.

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What is the correct way to write 'the year of 1963'?

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The correct way to write it is 'the year '63' or 'in '63'.

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How do you show possession for a compound noun like 'mother-in-law'?

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For a compound noun like 'mother-in-law', you add an apostrophe and 's' to the last word (e.g., my mother-in-law's car).