Apostrophe Usage and Possession

The video tutorial explains the use of apostrophes to show possession in English grammar. It covers singular possession, where the apostrophe is placed before the 's', and plural possession, where the apostrophe is placed after the 's'. The tutorial also discusses exceptions for plural words that do not end in 's', such as 'children' and 'people', where apostrophe 's' is used. The video concludes with a recap of the rules and exceptions for using apostrophes.

What does an apostrophe indicate in a sentence?

• Possession or belonging

• A pause in speech

• A question

• An exclamation

In the phrase 'the customer's breakfast', where should the apostrophe be placed?

• After the 's'

• After the 't'

• Before the 's'

• Before the 'c'

How is plural possession indicated in a sentence?

• By placing the apostrophe after the 's'

• By adding 'es'

• By placing the apostrophe before the 's'

• By using a hyphen

Which of the following is an exception to the plural possession rule?

• Books

• Cats

• Dogs

• Children

If a plural word does not end in 's', how do you show possession?

• Add 'ing'

• Add a hyphen

• Add apostrophe 's'

• Add 'es'

In the sentence 'the waiter ate the customers' table', what does the placement of the apostrophe indicate?

• The table belongs to the waiter

• The table belongs to multiple customers

• The table belongs to one customer

• The table is broken

Which phrase correctly uses an apostrophe for singular possession?

• The dogs' bone

• The dog's bone

• The dogs bone

• The dog bone

What question should you ask to determine where to place an apostrophe?

• Is it a long or short word?

• Is it a question or statement?

• Does it belong to one or more?

• Is it a noun or verb?

Which of the following words would use an apostrophe 's' for possession?

• Cars

• Books

• Men

• Cats

In the phrase 'everyone's meal', why is apostrophe 's' used?

• Because 'everyone' is singular

• Because 'everyone' is plural but doesn't end in 's'

• Because 'meal' is plural

• Because 'meal' is singular