What are the 2 times to use an apostrophe?
In a contraction and with a possession.
When should you use an apostrophe of possession?
When there is someone or something with an s on the end and the word after is theirs.
Where does it go in a sentence? *
1. The cat's bell broke off it's collar.
2. That man's beard is very long.
3. Those children's faces are dirty.
When should you NOT use an apostrophe of possession?
When there is a word with a s on the end but the word after doesn't belong to them.
When should you use an apostrophe of contraction?
When there is a contraction word. (two words joined together.)
Why do we use apostrophe of contractions?
To show their is some letters missing but they have been taken away to make two words one.
Where does the apostrophe of contraction go in a contracted word? *
1. I can go to your house today but I've got to do homework first .
2. I wouldn't eat that if I were you.
3. Isn't that ball yours?
Give 3 examples*
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