Using Apostrophes

I can correctly use apostrophes to indicate possession and contractions.

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1. 1

   Apostrophes are used to show the omission of letters in contractions and to show possession or ownership.

2. 2

   To show possession for singular nouns, add an apostrophe before the S, and for regular plural nouns, add an apostrophe after the S.

3. 3

   For irregular plural nouns, the apostrophe goes before the S, because adding an 's' to the plural form is incorrect (e.g., the children's toys).

“Add apostrophes where they are needed to show possession or create a contraction: 1. The students essays were well-written. 2. That is Johns car. 3. Theyre going to the store to buy milk. 4. The childrens toys were scattered around the room. 5. The Smiths house is on the corner.”

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