Apostrophes When and when not to use them.. Apostrophes can be used to show missing letters. I can not come to the party. I can’t come to the party. Can.

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Apostrophes When and when not to use them.

Apostrophes can be used to show missing letters. I can not come to the party. I can’t come to the party. Can not becomes can’t. The apostrophe shows that there are letters missing.

More examples of apostrophes for contraction. Jack would not play with his baby brother. Jack wouldn’t play with his baby brother. Emma did not want to eat the unhealthy chocolate cake. Emma didn’t want to eat the unhealthy chocolate cake.

What do these words become when you shorten them? have not they will shall not I have you are haven’tthey’llshan’tI’veyou’re

Make sure the apostrophe is in the correct place. Check these for accuracy; did’ntwe’llshould’ntdidn’t we’ll (correct) shouldn’t

Its and it’s So many people get this wrong!!! The apostrophe is only used to show ‘it is’. It’s sunny today. It’s very kind of you to give me your last sweet. “It’s full of wonderful things,” exclaimed Howard Carter after discovering Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Massive Error!  There is no such thing as should of!!  The correct way is should have – abbreviated to should’ve

Apostrophes for possession. Apostrophes are also used to show possession. Mrs Clarke’s computer – the computer belongs to Mrs Clarke and there is only one Mrs Clarke, so the apostrophe goes before the ‘s’

More possessive apostrophes; Oliver’s book bag – the book bag belongs to Oliver. Bob’s football boots – the boots belong to Bob. Julie’s toy dalek – the dalek belongs to Julie.

When things belong to more than one person; When more than one person is involved, the apostrophe comes after the ‘s’. The boys’ cloakroom – more than one boy. The players’ changing room – more than one player. The teachers’ staffroom – more than one teacher.

Where should the apostrophe go? Janes shoes Nicks new car The cats whiskers (one cat) The horses stables (6 horses) The raiders boat (lots of raiders)

Some common errors involving apostrophes; I see these sort of errors all the time. Can you spot them? Fish and chip’s The car’s were on the road. Half price clothe’s I saw a dog with it’s bone. Lucys book’s were on the table.