Apostrophes

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What is an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to show possession or to indicate that letters have been left out.

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When do we use an apostrophe to show possession?

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We use an apostrophe to show that something belongs to someone, like 'the dog's toy' means the toy belongs to the dog.

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What is the correct way to show possession for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' at the end, like 'the girl's book'.

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What is the correct way to show possession for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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Add just an apostrophe at the end, like 'the teachers' lounge'.

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What is a common mistake when using apostrophes?

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A common mistake is using an apostrophe in plural words, like 'apple's' instead of 'apples'.

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How do we use apostrophes in contractions?

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Apostrophes are used in contractions to show that letters have been left out, like 'don't' for 'do not'.

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What is the correct form of 'it is' using an apostrophe?

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The correct form is 'it's'.

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What is the incorrect form of 'they are' using an apostrophe?

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The incorrect form is 'they'res'.

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What is the correct way to write 'the book of the teacher'?

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The correct way is 'the teacher's book'.

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What is the incorrect use of an apostrophe in 'the cat's litter box'?

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There is no incorrect use; 'the cat's litter box' is correct.