Apostrophes: Contraction or Possessive Noun

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What is an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or the omission of letters in contractions.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words, where letters are omitted and replaced with an apostrophe.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging, often formed by adding an apostrophe and 's'.

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Example of a contraction: 'do not'

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The contraction is 'don't'.

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Example of a possessive noun: 'the book of Sarah'

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The possessive form is 'Sarah's book'.

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When do we use an apostrophe in contractions?

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We use an apostrophe in contractions to show that letters have been left out.

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When do we use an apostrophe in possessive nouns?

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We use an apostrophe in possessive nouns to show that something belongs to someone.

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Is 'it's' a contraction or a possessive noun?

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

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Is 'her's' a contraction or a possessive noun?

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'Her's' is a possessive noun indicating something belongs to her.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction that means 'they are'.