The Apostrophe: When and How to Use It (Grade 10 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Two main uses of apostrophe
Two main uses of apostrophe
Contractions (missing letters) & possession (belonging)
Contraction definition
Contraction definition
Shortened version of two words combined into one
What apostrophe shows in contractions
What apostrophe shows in contractions
Where letters have been removed/dropped
Formality level of contractions
Formality level of contractions
Informal - avoid in formal essays/exams
Rule for singular noun possession
Rule for singular noun possession
Add 's to the noun (e.g., Sam's book)
Plural possession rule (words ending in 's')
Plural possession rule (words ending in 's')
Add only ' after the s (e.g., players' uniforms)
Plural possession rule (words not ending in 's')
Plural possession rule (words not ending in 's')
Add 's like singular (e.g., children's playground)
It's (with apostrophe) meaning
It's (with apostrophe) meaning
It is OR it has (contraction)
Its (without apostrophe) meaning
Its (without apostrophe) meaning
Possessive pronoun - shows belonging to it
Possessive pronouns and apostrophes
Possessive pronouns and apostrophes
Never take apostrophes (its, his, hers, yours, theirs)