Apostrophes to show possession.

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What is an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun. Example: Maria's car.

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's'. Example: the dogs' owner.

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How do you show possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun. Example: the children's toys.

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What does 'friend's' mean?

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It means something that belongs to one friend. Example: my friend's book.

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What does 'friends'' mean?

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It means something that belongs to multiple friends. Example: my friends' party.

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What is the possessive form of 'aunt'?

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Aunt's. Example: aunt's pen.

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What is the possessive form of 'phone'?

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Phone's. Example: phone's ringtone.

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What is the possessive form of 'dog'?

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Dog's. Example: dog's bone.

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When do we use an apostrophe in contractions?

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We use an apostrophe to show that letters are missing. Example: can't (cannot).