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Omissions (Missing Letters)
Words can be easily shortened by replacing letters with apostrophes.
e.g. It is → It's. You will → You'll.
Where should the apostrophe go?
Its a nice day.
Jennys not here yet
We cant
It's a nice day.
Jenny's not here yet
We can't
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Possession (to Show Belonging)
Whatever word is before the apostrophe ‘owns’ whatever comes after it: Paris’ nightlife, the cat’s whiskers. Exception: With pronouns (its, hers, theirs) there is no need to use the apostrophe to show possession
Place the apostrophe in the right place:
The moons light;
I looked at its face;
The mans eyes lit up when he saw its bright eyes;
Santa Claus grotto;
Mr Jones brand new car;
The cows tails.
The moon's light;
I looked at its face;
The man's eyes lit up when he saw its bright eyes;
Santa Claus' grotto;
Mr Jones' brand new car;
The cows' tails.
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Possession (to Show Belonging)
Possession or omission?
Drag the phrase to the correct use of apostrophe:
Possession
Love's young dreamBobby's socksThe mouse's tailThe game's lostI'm late againWe'll see you laterThe food's cold