apostrophe s

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What is an apostrophe 's ('s)?

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An apostrophe 's ('s) is used to show possession, meaning that something belongs to someone.

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How do you show that something belongs to Brian?

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You write 'Brian's' to show that something belongs to Brian.

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What is the correct possessive form for a friend?

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You write 'friend's' to show that something belongs to a friend.

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How do you write that Lily owns a stamp collection?

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You write 'Lily's stamp collection'.

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What is the possessive form of John?

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You write 'John's' to show that something belongs to John.

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When do we use apostrophe 's ('s)?

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We use it to show possession.

Front

What is the possessive form of the word 'cat'?

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You write 'cat's' to show that something belongs to the cat.

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How do you show that the toy belongs to the dog?

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You write 'dog's toy'.

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What is the possessive form of the word 'teacher'?

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You write 'teacher's' to show that something belongs to the teacher.

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How do you show that the book belongs to Sarah?

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You write 'Sarah's book'.