Contractions and Possessives

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, using an apostrophe to show where letters have been omitted.

Front

Give an example of a contraction.

Back

I'm (I am), can't (cannot), it's (it is).

Front

What does possessive mean?

Back

Possessive shows ownership or that something belongs to someone.

Front

How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., sister's, dog's).

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the party'?

Back

the party's.

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

they're.

Front

Identify the contraction in this sentence: 'She can't go to the party.'

Back

can't.

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the cat'?

Back

the cat's.

Front

What does the apostrophe in 'Mary's book' indicate?

Back

It indicates that the book belongs to Mary.

Front

Identify if 'I couldn't' is a contraction or possessive.

Back

Contraction.