What is an apostrophe?
Apostrophes

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
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An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or the omission of letters in contractions.
2.
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How do you show possession for a singular noun?
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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's leash).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you show possession for a plural noun that ends in 's'?
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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).
4.
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How do you show possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?
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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct usage of an apostrophe in contractions?
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An apostrophe replaces omitted letters (e.g., 'do not' becomes 'don't').
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you NOT use an apostrophe?
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Do not use an apostrophe to form plural nouns (e.g., 'apples' not 'apple's').
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct form for the possessive of 'city'?
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The correct form is 'city's' for singular possession.
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