Apostrophe Placement

Front

What is an apostrophe?

Back

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

Front

When do we use an apostrophe to show possession?

Back

We use an apostrophe to show that something belongs to someone, for example, 'Gavin's hat' means the hat belongs to Gavin.

Front

How do you use an apostrophe in contractions?

Back

An apostrophe is used in contractions to show that letters have been left out, for example, 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not'.

Front

Is this correct? 'Gavins' hat'

Back

No, it should be 'Gavin's hat' because the hat belongs to Gavin.

Front

Is this correct? 'theyv'e'

Back

No, it should be 'they've' because it is a contraction of 'they have'.

Front

Is this correct? 'Kassies pencil's'

Back

No, it should be 'Kassie's pencil' to show that the pencil belongs to Kassie.

Front

Is this correct? 'Im''

Back

No, it should be 'I'm' which is a contraction of 'I am'.

Front

Is this correct? 'they're'

Back

Yes, 'they're' is correct as it is a contraction of 'they are'.

Front

What does 'it's' mean?

Back

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

Front

What does 'whose' mean?

Back

'Whose' is used to ask about ownership, for example, 'Whose book is this?'