ACT Vocabulary and Apostrophes

Front

What is an apostrophe used for?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., boss's).

Front

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

Back

Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., students').

Front

What is the correct form for the plural of 'city'?

Back

The plural of 'city' is 'cities'.

Front

How do you indicate possession for multiple bosses?

Back

Use 'bosses'' to indicate possession (e.g., the bosses' meeting).

Front

What is the correct apostrophe usage in 'the dog's leash'?

Back

The apostrophe indicates that the leash belongs to the dog.

Front

What is the correct apostrophe usage in 'the students' books'?

Back

The apostrophe indicates that the books belong to multiple students.

Front

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

Back

'Its' is possessive, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children's).

Front

What is the correct form for the possessive of 'women'?

Back

The possessive form is 'women's'.