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 missing letters in contractions.

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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 or something, like 'the cat's toy' means the toy belongs to the cat.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined, where an apostrophe replaces the missing letters, like 'can't' for 'cannot'.

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Is 'pin's' correct for more than one pin?

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No, 'pin's' is incorrect. The correct form for more than one pin is 'pins'.

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Is 'your's' the correct way to write 'your'?

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No, 'your's' is incorrect. The correct form is 'your' without an apostrophe.

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What does 'can't' mean?

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'Can't' is a contraction that means 'cannot'.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun?

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For a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's', like 'the dog's leash'.

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How do you show possession for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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For a plural noun that ends in 's', add just an apostrophe, like 'the dogs' park'.

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What is the correct form for 'the cat's litter box'?

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The form 'the cat's litter box' is correct because it shows that the litter box belongs to the cat.

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

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'Its' shows possession (belonging), while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.