Apostrophe

Front

What is an apostrophe?

Back

An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

Front

How do you show possession with an apostrophe for a singular noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

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

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Add just an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

Front

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

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

Front

What is the contraction for 'it is'?

Back

It's.

Front

What is the contraction for 'you are'?

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You're.

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What is the contraction for 'they are'?

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They're.

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What is the contraction for 'do not'?

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Don't.

Front

What is the correct form for showing possession for 'Lisa'?

Back

Lisa's.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for 'Mike'?

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Mike's.