Wednesday 12 March 2014

Apostrophes

What are the 2 times to use an apostrophe?
  • If someone owns something. Heres and example:  The children's faces 
  • In time Expressions. A day's pay
When should you use an apostrophe of possession?
  • When something belongs to someone. 
Where does it go in a sentence? *
  • The man's beard is very long. ( the beard belongs to the man)
When should you NOT use an apostrophe of possession?
  • When the word doesn't belong to something or someone  
When should you use an apostrophe of contraction?
  • When you shorten a word (you are You're). 
Why do we use apostrophe of contractions?
  • To shorten words. 
  • Give 3 examples
  • Those are Rm41 and Rm42's chocolates.
  • Mrs Mills's students are not as fast at sprints as Miss Campbells.
  • Kodi's budgie lost it's tail feather in a flying accident.


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