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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.
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Can you find the sign that uses the possesive singular ('S) ?
Source: http://www.pics4learning.com
Common Contractions using Apostrophes
|
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 |
|
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.
