Apostrophes

What does cohesion mean?

• allege

• fragment

• unity

• verb

What do we use apostrophes for?

• Every time there is an S at the end of a word

• To show possession

• Contractions/ommison

• To make any word plural

When are apostrophes used?

• In contractions and homophones

• In contractions and to show possession

• In homophones and conjunctions

• In independent clauses and homophones

Is the apostrophe used correctly?
can't

• Yes
• No

Is the apostrophe used correctly?
dont'

• Yes
• No

What is a contraction?

• a word with a suffix

• a word with a beginning added to it

• a word with a prefix

• two words put together to make a shorter word

What is the contraction for does not?

• doesn't

• doesnt'

• does'nt

Please make sure to put the papers in _____ desk.

• your

• you're

The teacher asked if ______ the person who cleaned up the room so nicely.

• your

• you're

________________ going to the movie this weekend.

• There

• Their

• They're