Understanding the Usage of Apostrophes

This video tutorial explains the usage of apostrophes in English. It covers four main situations: showing possession with singular and plural nouns, using apostrophes in contractions, and clarifying why apostrophes are not used with pronouns. Examples are provided to illustrate each case, helping viewers understand the correct application of apostrophes in different contexts.

What is the primary use of an apostrophe in the phrase 'Priya's mom'?

• To form a contraction

• To show possession

• To indicate a plural noun

• To emphasize a word

How is possession shown with singular nouns ending in 's', like 'Jones's uncle'?

• By using a different word

• By adding 's' without an apostrophe

• By adding an apostrophe after the noun

• By adding 'es' at the end

Which of the following correctly shows possession for the plural noun 'children'?

• Children's

• Childrens's

• Childrens'

• Children

What is a contraction in the context of apostrophes?

• A form of emphasis

• A way to show ownership

• A shortened form of a word

• A type of plural noun

Why is there no apostrophe in the word 'its' when used as a possessive pronoun?

• Because apostrophes are not used with pronouns

• Because it is a contraction

• Because it is a plural noun

• Because it is an abbreviation