Apostrophe Usage and Possession Rules

The video tutorial explains the use of apostrophes to show possession in English grammar. It covers singular possession, where an apostrophe is placed before the 's', and plural possession, where the apostrophe is placed after the 's'. The tutorial also discusses exceptions for plural words that do not end in 's', such as 'children' and 'people', where an apostrophe 's' is used. The video concludes with a recap of these rules and emphasizes the importance of correctly placing apostrophes to indicate possession.

What humorous event is used to introduce the concept of possession?

• The chef cooked the wrong meal.

• The waiter spilled the soup.

• The customer left without paying.

• The waiter ate the customer's breakfast.

Where is the apostrophe placed in singular possession?

• At the end of the word

• Before the 's'

• After the 's'

• There is no apostrophe

In plural possession, where should the apostrophe be placed?

• There is no apostrophe

• Before the 's'

• After the 's'

• At the beginning of the word

Which of the following is an exception to the apostrophe rule for plural words?

• Dogs

• Cats

• Children

• Books

How do you show possession for the word 'people'?

• Peoples's

• Peoples

• People's

• Peoples'

If a single waiter owns a tray, how is it written?

• Waiters tray

• Waiter's tray

• Waiters' tray

• Waiters's tray

How is possession shown for multiple customers owning a table?

• Customers' table

• Customer's table

• Customers table

• Customers's table

What is the correct way to show possession for 'everyone'?

• Everyones'

• Everyone's

• Everyones's

• Everyones

Which phrase correctly shows possession for a single monster?

• Monsters's boots

• Monsters' boots

• Monster's boots

• Monsters boots

What is the main purpose of using apostrophes in writing?

• To indicate a pause

• To show possession

• To separate clauses

• To emphasize a word