APOSTROPHE ('s)

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What is an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun?

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Add 's to the end of the noun. Example: The cat's toy.

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

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Add an apostrophe after the 's'. Example: The cats' toys.

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

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Add 's to the end of the noun. Example: The children's books.

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What is the correct way to write the possessive form of 'Jim'?

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Jim's.

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Is this correct? 'Kassies pencil's'

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No, it should be 'Kassie's pencil'.

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Is this correct? 'Gavins' hat'

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No, it should be 'Gavin's hat'.

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Which sentence needs an apostrophe? 'The monkeys food is here.'

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It should be 'The monkey's food is here.'

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What is the correct possessive form of 'the dog'?

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The dog's.

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What does the apostrophe indicate in 'it's'?

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