Apostrophe flashcard

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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 the primary function of an apostrophe in a sentence?

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The primary function of an apostrophe is to show ownership or to indicate that letters have been omitted.

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Provide an example of an apostrophe indicating possession.

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The dog's leash is red.

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Provide an example of an apostrophe used in a contraction.

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It's a beautiful day.

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In which of the following sentences is the apostrophe used correctly? 'The cat's toy is missing.' or 'The cats toy is missing.'

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'The cat's toy is missing.' is correct.

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What effect does using an apostrophe in literature have?

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It can create a sense of direct interaction with an abstract idea or person.

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What is an example of apostrophe in poetry?

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'O Death, where is thy sting?'

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How does apostrophe differ from personification?

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Apostrophe addresses an absent person or idea, while personification attributes human qualities to non-human entities.

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What is the significance of apostrophe in emotional expression?

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Apostrophe can emphasize feelings of longing, sorrow, or frustration by addressing someone or something that is not present.

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Identify the incorrect use of apostrophe: 'The teacher's are grading papers.' or 'The teachers are grading papers.'

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'The teacher's are grading papers.' is incorrect.