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In this packet we will explain and discuss the following:
1.Punctuation rules for apsotrophes.
2.Common punctuation errors.
3.Possessives.
This packet on apostrophes examines punctuation rules for apostrophes, errors with apostrophes and possessives.
Can you find the sign that uses the possesive singular ('S) ?
Source: http://www.pics4learning.com
Common Contractions using Apostrophes
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Words |
Contractions |
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Are not |
Aren’t |
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Cannot |
Can’t |
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Could not |
Couldn’t |
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Does not |
Doesn’t |
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He will |
He’ll |
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He would |
He’d |
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I am |
I’m |
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She will |
She’ll |
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She is |
She’s |
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They would |
They’d |
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What is |
What’s |
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Who is |
Who’s |
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You are |
You’re |
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You will |
You’ll |
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You would |
You’d |
Source: English Grammar Workbook for Dummies by Geraldine Woods
Apostrophes and possession
For singular words we use (‘S )
For plural words we use (S’)
We use ‘s and s’
to show possession.
Singular Example:
My daughter’s cupcake.
Plural Example:
My parents’ cake.
Source: Grammar Girl presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students by Mignon Fogarty
A brief review of apostrophes and where they are used in singular and plural possessives.
Source: Judi-Anne Ali-Sinner
A song that reinforces the use of apostrophes.
