Mrs. Gatz English Language Arts

When you hear this sound, you must write what you see in red.

What is an apostrophe? An apostrophe is a little mark that looks like a comma, but it hangs out at the top of words instead of the bottom. apostrophe Ex. The student ’ s book is in his locker.

When do I use an apostrophe? Use an apostrophe: For common contractions Ex. I’d, he’d, can’t, didn’t, hadn’t (Write the examples, too.)

When do I use and apostrophe? Use an apostrophe: In place of omitted (left out) letters or numbers Ex. Class of ‘18

When do I use an apostrophe? Use an apostrophe: To form possessives with compound nouns Ex. My mother-in-law’s advice

When do I use and apostrophe? Use an apostrophe: To form special plurals Ex. I got two C’s this semester. There are two 4’s in his phone number.

Use an apostrophe: To form the possessive of a singular word, add ‘s Ex. Girl’s dress, gentleman’s courtesy. Apostrophes and Possession

Use an apostrophe: To form the possessive of a singular word with more than one syllable ending in s or z, add ONLY an apostrophe OR ‘s Ex. James’ OR James’s Apostrophes and Possession

Use an apostrophe: To form the possessive of a plural word that ends in s, add ONLY an apostrophe after the s Ex. the boys’ bikes, the students’ books Apostrophes and Possession

Use an apostrophe: To form the possessive of a shared item, add ‘s to the last item in the series Ex. This is Brian and Kim’s car. Apostrophes and Possession

Use an apostrophe: To form the possessive of individual ownership in a series, add ‘s to each item Ex. We read Issac’s, Tina’s, and Monty’s essays. Apostrophes and Possession

Use an apostrophe: To form the possessive of indefinite pronouns, add ‘s Ex. Someone’s, anyone’s, one’s Apostrophes and Possession