Apostrophes showing possession

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What is an apostrophe used for in English grammar?

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

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

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

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

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

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How do you show possession for plural nouns that do not end in 's'?

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

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What is the correct form of possession for 'Cinderella' in 'Cinderella's glass slipper'?

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Cinderella's.

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What is the correct form of possession for 'Snow White' in 'Snow White's wicked stepmother'?

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Snow White's.

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What is the correct contraction for 'you will'?

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You'll.

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What is the correct form of possession for 'party' in 'the party's candidate'?

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Party's.

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What is the correct form of possession for 'two weeks' in 'two weeks' vacation'?

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Two weeks'.

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What is the correct contraction for 'who is'?

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Who's.