Apostrophes

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe in English grammar?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession, to form contractions, and to show the omission of letters.

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How do you form the possessive case for plural nouns that end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the teachers' lounge').

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When should you use an apostrophe to indicate possession for singular nouns?

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For singular nouns, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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What is the correct punctuation for the contraction of 'they are'?

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The correct contraction is 'they're'.

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How do you indicate possession for a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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For singular nouns ending in 's', you can add either an apostrophe followed by 's' or just an apostrophe (e.g., 'James's book' or 'James' book').

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What is the correct form of the sentence: 'The cat chased it's tail.'?

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The correct form is 'The cat chased its tail.' (no apostrophe for possession).

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Which of the following is correct: 'The students' projects were displayed.' or 'The students projects were displayed.'?

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'The students' projects were displayed.' is correct, indicating that the projects belong to the students.

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What is the rule for using apostrophes in contractions?

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Apostrophes are used in contractions to show where letters have been omitted (e.g., 'do not' becomes 'don't').

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How do you correctly punctuate the sentence: 'Its a beautiful day.'?

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The correct punctuation is 'It's a beautiful day.' (using the contraction for 'it is').