Apostrophes Flashcard

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What is an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or the omission of letters in contractions.

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How do you show possession for singular nouns ending in 's'?

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Add 's to the end of the noun. Example: Jess's restaurant.

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What is the contraction for 'it is'?

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It's.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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How do you show possession for plural nouns that end in 's'?

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's'. Example: The dogs' owner.

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What is the contraction for 'you are'?

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You're.

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What does an apostrophe indicate in the sentence 'That is Joe's bike'?

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It shows possession of a noun.

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What is the correct form: 'Jess' restaurant' or 'Jess's restaurant'?

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'Jess's restaurant' is correct for showing possession.

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What is the contraction for 'they are'?

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They're.

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How do you form a contraction with 'do not'?

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You form it as 'don't'.