What is the purpose of an apostrophe in English grammar?
Apostrophes

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you form the possessive case for singular nouns that end in 's'?
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For singular nouns that end in 's', you can add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., Jesus' followers) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book), depending on style guides.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct contraction for 'should have'?
Back
The correct contraction is 'should've'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you indicate possession for the word 'everyone'?
Back
The correct possessive form is 'everyone's'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the plural form of 'journey'?
Back
The plural form is 'journeys'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the contraction for 'they are'?
Back
The contraction is 'they're'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you use an apostrophe to indicate possession?
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Use an apostrophe to indicate possession when showing that something belongs to someone or something (e.g., the dog's leash).
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