Understanding Apostrophes and Their Uses

This video tutorial covers the correct usage of apostrophes, focusing on their use for possession and contractions. It explains how to handle regular and irregular nouns, proper nouns ending in 's', and possessive pronouns. The tutorial also addresses common mistakes and exceptions, such as using apostrophes with lowercase letters and in colloquial expressions. A pop quiz is included to test understanding, and the lesson concludes with a review of key points.

What is the main topic of today's lesson?

• Semicolons

• Commas

• Colons

• Apostrophes

What are the two main reasons for using apostrophes?

• To show possession and to indicate a question

• To show possession and to indicate omission

• To indicate a pause and to show possession

• To indicate a pause and to show emphasis

How do you make a singular noun possessive?

• Add an apostrophe after the noun

• Add an apostrophe 's' at the end

• Add an apostrophe before the noun

• Add an 's' at the end

What is the rule for making a regular plural noun possessive?

• Add an apostrophe before the 's'

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'

• Add an apostrophe 's' at the end

• Add an 's' at the end

How do you form the possessive of an irregular plural noun?

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'

• Add an apostrophe 's' at the end

• Add an 's' at the end

• Add an apostrophe before the noun

What should you do when a proper noun ends in 's'?

• Consult a style guide or be consistent

• Always add an apostrophe 's'

• Always add an apostrophe after the 's'

• Never add an apostrophe

Which of the following possessive pronouns uses an apostrophe?

• Its

• Hers

• None of the above

• His

What does an apostrophe represent in a contraction?

• A pause

• A missing letter

• An emphasis

• A missing word

Which of the following is a correct contraction?

• Their's for they are

• Your's for you are

• Who's for who is

• Its' for it is

When is it appropriate to use an apostrophe with years?

• Use an apostrophe to show omitted numerals

• Never use an apostrophe

• Always use an apostrophe

• Use an apostrophe to show possession