Apostrophe s

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What is an apostrophe s?

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An apostrophe s (’s) is used to show that something belongs to someone. For example, 'Mike's skateboard' means the skateboard belongs to Mike.

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How do you use apostrophe s with names?

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To show possession with names, add 's to the end of the name. For example, 'Alex's books' means the books belong to Alex.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for a singular noun?

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For a singular noun, add 's. For example, 'the dog's toy' means the toy belongs to the dog.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for plural nouns that do not end in s?

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For plural nouns that do not end in s, add 's. For example, 'children's toys' means the toys belong to the children.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for plural nouns that end in s?

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For plural nouns that end in s, add just an apostrophe ('). For example, 'the teachers' lounge' means the lounge belongs to the teachers.

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How do you write 'the book of Mike' using apostrophe s?

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You write it as 'Mike's book'.

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What does 'John's sister' mean?

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It means the sister belongs to John.

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How do you show possession for a name ending in s, like 'James'?

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You can add 's or just an apostrophe. Both are correct: 'James's book' or 'James' book'.

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What is an example of a sentence using apostrophe s?

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'This is Sarah's hat.' It shows that the hat belongs to Sarah.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' shows possession (belonging), while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.