The Apostrophe: When and How to Use It (Grade 11 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Two main purposes of apostrophes
Two main purposes of apostrophes
Show contraction (shortened words) & possession (belonging)
Apostrophe in contractions replaces
Apostrophe in contractions replaces
Missing letters from original words
Rule for singular noun possession
Rule for singular noun possession
Add 's to end (e.g., Sam's book)
Rule for plural nouns ending in 's' possession
Rule for plural nouns ending in 's' possession
Add only ' after the s (e.g., teachers' lounge)
Meaning of 'it's' with apostrophe
Meaning of 'it's' with apostrophe
'it is' or 'it has' (contraction)
Meaning of 'its' without apostrophe
Meaning of 'its' without apostrophe
Possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'
Do possessive pronouns take apostrophes?
Do possessive pronouns take apostrophes?
No, never (its, hers, yours, theirs, ours)
Contraction: 'do not'
Contraction: 'do not'
don't
Correct form: 'a few second__ eye contact'
Correct form: 'a few second__ eye contact'
seconds' (plural possession)
Singular noun ending in 's' possession rule
Singular noun ending in 's' possession rule
Add 's (e.g., James's car)