Correcting Apostrophe Errors

The video tutorial explains the use of apostrophes in English, focusing on their role in contractions and indicating possession. It differentiates between apostrophes and commas, provides examples of contractions, and shows how apostrophes denote ownership. The tutorial includes practice exercises for correcting apostrophe errors and concludes with a recap of key points.

What is the primary function of an apostrophe?

• To indicate a question

• To replace missing letters and show possession

• To separate items in a list

• To end a sentence

In the contraction 'can't', where is the apostrophe placed?

• After the T

• Between the A and the N

• Between the C and the A

• Between the N and the T

Which of the following contractions is formed by combining 'did' and 'not'?

• can't

• doesn't

• don't

• didn't

How is possession shown in the phrase 'the bear's cubs'?

• By placing an apostrophe before the S

• By placing an apostrophe after the S

• By using a semicolon

• By using a comma

In the phrase 'students' reports', why is the apostrophe placed after the S?

• Because 'students' is singular

• Because 'reports' is plural

• Because 'students' is plural

• Because 'reports' is singular