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Title: Apostrophes


1
Apostrophes
  • How and when to use them

2
What is an apostrophe?
  • It looks like a comma but we place it above
    the line of writing.
  • It takes up the space of a letter.
  • It is used for various reasons.

3
Why do we use them?
  • To show who owns what (possession)
  • This is Janes cat.
  • To fill in for missing letters (contractions)
  • Shes gone to the cinema with her friends.

4
Contractions
  • When two words are joined together in a shorter
    form.
  • The apostrophe takes the place of the missing
    letter(s).
  • I am (Im)
  • They are (Theyre)
  • Do not (dont)

5
Be careful!
  • Dont confuse its and its
  • its (possessive its edges were sharp)
  • its (it is, it has)
  • Whose and whos
  • Whose book is this?
  • Whos coming to dinner.

6
Test Yourself
  • You are - ?
  • Will not - ?
  • I would - ?
  • I had - ?
  • We have - ?
  • I shall not - ?

7
Test Yourself
  • Shes got her mothers good looks, hasnt she?
  • Its the princesss birthday today, isnt it?
  • The womens Keep Fit Class opens today.

8
Homework
  • Find some examples of the misuse of apostrophes-
  • many people put an apostrophe when they just need
    to add an s to make a plural.
  • e.g. PCs, 1940s, CDs
  • You only use an apostrophe to show possession or
    that you have missed out some letters.
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