The Apostrophe: When and How to Use It (Grade 11 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Two main uses of apostrophes
Two main uses of apostrophes
Contraction (letters omitted) & possession (ownership)
Contraction definition
Contraction definition
Shortened version of word(s)
Apostrophe's role in contractions
Apostrophe's role in contractions
Replaces missing letters
Singular possession rule
Singular possession rule
Add 's to the word (e.g., Sam's book)
Plural possession rule (ending in 's')
Plural possession rule (ending in 's')
Add only apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., players')
It's (with apostrophe) means
It's (with apostrophe) means
'it is' or 'it has'
Its (no apostrophe) means
Its (no apostrophe) means
Belonging to it (possessive pronoun)
Possessive pronouns & apostrophes
Possessive pronouns & apostrophes
Never take apostrophes (its, yours, hers, theirs, ours)
'do not' as contraction
'do not' as contraction
don't (apostrophe replaces 'o' in 'not')
Apostrophe placement in plural possession
Apostrophe placement in plural possession
After all letters spelling the owner's name (after 's')