Apostrophes

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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 with an apostrophe for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's toy).

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

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

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How do you show possession with an apostrophe 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 books).

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Which is correct: 'Lisas cookie' or 'Lisa's cookie'?

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'Lisa's cookie' is correct because it shows that the cookie belongs to Lisa.

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What is the correct form: 'Mikes bike' or 'Mike's bike'?

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'Mike's bike' is correct because it shows that the bike belongs to Mike.

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When do you use 'your' instead of 'you're'?

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Use 'your' to show possession (e.g., your book) and 'you're' as a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the correct way to write 'the lunchbox that belongs to the girl'?

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The correct way is 'the girl's lunchbox'.

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If a word already has an 's', do you add another 's' after the apostrophe?

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No, you only add an apostrophe (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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What does the apostrophe indicate in contractions?

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It indicates that letters have been left out (e.g., 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not').