Apostrophe Rules | Review # 1

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., Joe's sweater).

Front

What is the correct form for plural nouns that own something?

Back

Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' owner).

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds (e.g., it's for it is).

Front

When do you use 'its' vs 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive (belonging to it), while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What does 'singular' mean?

Back

Singular means only one of something.

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What does 'plural' mean?

Back

Plural means more than one of something.

Front

How do you form the plural of most nouns?

Back

Add 's' to the end of the word (e.g., cat -> cats).

Front

What is the correct way to write the year 1990 in possessive form?

Back

1990's is incorrect; the correct form is 1990s.

Front

What is the possessive form of 'cousins'?

Back

Cousins' indicates possession for multiple cousins.