Apostrophes and Possession

Front

What is an apostrophe used for?

Back

An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

Front

How do you show possession for a singular noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., Matthew's homework).

Front

How do you show possession for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

Back

Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the axes' handles).

Front

How do you show possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., children's toys).

Front

What is the correct form for the possessive of 'Matthew'?

Back

Matthew's.

Front

What is the correct form for the possessive of 'people'?

Back

People do not have a possessive form; use 'people's' for possession.

Front

Choose the correct sentence: 'I gave the people at the garden's a tour.'

Back

Incorrect. The correct sentence is 'I gave the people at the gardens a tour.'

Front

What is the possessive form of 'festivities'?

Back

Festivities'.

Front

What is the correct possessive form for 'John'?

Back

John's.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive; 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.