1. Apostrophes
Rule #4

2. Apostrophes Used to show possession
Used to show where letters, numerals, or words have been left out in a contraction
Example: I am/ I’m
2014/ ‘14

3. Usage
To create possession of a singular or plural noun not ending in s, add an apostrophe and an s
Student’s big green book
Children’s toys
To create possession of a plural noun ending in s, add only the apostrophe
Actresses’ lines
Batteries’ charge

4. Usage continued…
To show joint ownership, make the final noun possessive
Clarice and Karla’s friends (they share the same friends)
To show individual ownership, make each noun possessive
Clarice’s and Karla’s friends (each person has different friends