Apostrophes and Contractions Mastery

The video tutorial from twominenglish.com teaches the correct usage of apostrophes in English. It covers the use of apostrophes to indicate possession and in contractions, providing examples for each. The lesson includes a summary and conversational examples to reinforce learning.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• The use of commas in English.

• The correct usage of apostrophes.

• The importance of punctuation marks.

• The history of the English language.

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive apostrophe?

• Its a sunny day.

• The cats are playing.

• This is my friends car.

• The dogs bone is missing.

How should you use an apostrophe with plural nouns ending in 's'?

• Place the apostrophe after the 's'.

• Do not use an apostrophe.

• Place the apostrophe before the 's'.

• Add 's' after the apostrophe.

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

• ladie's

• ladies'

• ladys'

• ladies's

Which of the following is an example of a contraction?

• The cat's toy.

• We will go.

• They've arrived.

• The books cover.

What does the contraction 'I'll' stand for?

• I will

• I shall

• I am

• I have

What does the contraction 'don't' stand for?

• Do not

• Does not

• Did not

• Do now

Which of the following sentences uses a contractive apostrophe?

• I can't find my keys.

• The cat's toy is missing.

• The dogs are barking.

• The books cover is torn.

Which of the following is NOT a contraction?

• Its

• Can't

• It's

• Won't

Which sentence correctly uses a contractive apostrophe?

• She'll be there soon.

• Its a sunny day.

• The books' cover is torn.

• The cats' toy is missing.