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?
- 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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