Apostrophes

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an apostrophe?
Back
An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or the omission of letters in contractions.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you form a contraction using an apostrophe?
Back
You replace the omitted letters with an apostrophe. For example, 'do not' becomes 'don't'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does possessive mean in grammar?
Back
Possessive indicates ownership, showing that something belongs to someone or something.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you show possession for a singular noun?
Back
Add an apostrophe followed by 's'. For example, 'the dog's leash'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you show possession for a plural noun that ends in 's'?
Back
Add only an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the dogs' park'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you show possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?
Back
Add an apostrophe followed by 's'. For example, 'the children's toys'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct contraction for 'they are'?
Back
The correct contraction is 'they're'.
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