Apostrophe

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What is an apostrophe?

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A punctuation mark indicating possession and omitting numbers.

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Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

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Happy Valentine’s Day from the Browns.

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When was the apostrophe first created?

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16th century.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe in a possessive noun?

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To indicate that something belongs to someone.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's leash).

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is a common mistake when using apostrophes?

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Using an apostrophe for plural nouns (e.g., incorrect: apple's, correct: apples).

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What does an apostrophe indicate in contractions?

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It shows where letters have been omitted (e.g., don't = do not).

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What is the correct apostrophe usage in the phrase 'the teacher of the student'?

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The student's teacher.