Apostrophes

Front

What is an apostrophe?

Back

An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to show possession or to form contractions.

Front

When do we use an apostrophe to show possession?

Back

We use an apostrophe to show that something belongs to someone or something, like 'the dog's bone'.

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words, where some letters are left out and replaced with an apostrophe.

Front

How do you make the contraction for 'you are'?

Back

The contraction for 'you are' is 'you're'.

Front

How do you make the contraction for 'they are'?

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The contraction for 'they are' is 'they're'.

Front

How do you make the contraction for 'it is'?

Back

The contraction for 'it is' is 'it's'.

Front

What is the correct way to show possession for the word 'cat'?

Back

The correct way is 'cat's'.

Front

How do you make the contraction for 'he will'?

Back

The contraction for 'he will' is 'he'll'.

Front

What is the correct use of the apostrophe in 'brother's books'?

Back

The apostrophe shows that the books belong to the brother.

Front

Is the apostrophe used in plural words?

Back

No, apostrophes are not used in plural words unless showing possession.