Apostrophes Flashcards

Used to show ownership, e.g., 'the dog's bone' or 'James's book'.

Used to show where letters are omitted in contractions, e.g., 'don't' (do not) or 'it's' (it is).

Add an apostrophe + 's' to a singular noun, e.g., 'the cat's tail'.

Add an apostrophe after the 's' for regular plural nouns, e.g., 'the dogs' toys'.

Add an apostrophe + 's' for irregular plural nouns, e.g., 'the children's books'.

'Its' shows possession (e.g., 'the dog wagged its tail'), while 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.

Apostrophes replace omitted letters in contractions, e.g., 'you're' (you are) or 'they've' (they have).

Do not use apostrophes for plural nouns, e.g., 'apples' is correct, not 'apple's'.

Possessive pronouns (e.g., 'yours', 'hers', 'its') do not use apostrophes.

Ensure apostrophes are placed accurately to avoid confusion, e.g., 'the teacher's desk' vs 'the teachers' desk'.