Apostrophes and Possessive Forms

This video tutorial explains the use of apostrophes in English grammar. It covers their application in contractions, indicating possession, and their use with plural nouns. The tutorial also discusses how to denote shared and individual possession using apostrophes. Examples are provided to illustrate each concept, helping learners understand the correct usage of apostrophes in different contexts.

What is one of the primary uses of apostrophes?

• To indicate a question

• To show possession

• To end a sentence

• To start a paragraph

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

• After the 'd'

• After the 't'

• Before the 'n'

• Before the 'd'

Which of the following is a contraction?

• Cannot

• Will not

• Did not

• Won't

How do you indicate possession for a name that ends with 's'?

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Add an apostrophe

• Add 's's'

What is the correct possessive form for the name 'Thomas'?

• Thomas's

• Thomases

• Thomas'

• Thomass'

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for possession?

• The dog bone is missing.

• The dogs' bone is missing.

• The dog's bone is missing.

• The dogs bone is missing.

What is the possessive form of 'James'?

• James's

• James'

• James

• Jameses

What is the rule for using apostrophes with regular plural nouns?

• Add 'es'

• Add 's's'

• Add 's'

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'

Which of the following is an example of a regular plural noun?

• Women

• Cats

• Men

• Children

How do you form the possessive of irregular plural nouns?

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Add apostrophe 's'

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'