PPT-Chapter 27: Apostrophes The Apostrophe

1 Use an apostrophe in contractions to show that letters have been omitted do not dont I will Ill is not isnt she would shed will not wont Use an apostrophe to show that numbers have been omitted. Either way add an s if a noun or indefinite pronoun like so meone anybody and so on does not already end in s Not sure where to put the apostrophe Turn the words inside out by asking Who does this thing belong to or what is this thing associ ated The main uses of apostrophes are to show ownership eg Charlie is Jennys cat means the cat named Charlie belongs to Jenny and to show missing letters in words eg its it is for it has shouldve for should have In academic writing words that use apostr They dont care do not Im available I am Its for you It is Youre fired You are Shes havin fun She Is having Note Use of such contractions as those shown above especially the last one may not be appropriate in expository writing but important in writi Look at the following sentence:. A woman without her man is nothing.. Write it down. Over the course of the lesson we will look at punctuation to see how it changes meaning and how it creates different effects.. Underpins . the following . Functional . English . coverage . & range . statement.. Level 2. Punctuate written text using commas, apostrophes and inverted commas accurately . http. ://www.ofqual.gov.uk. Apostrophes communicate important information in written language. Dashes, when used sparingly, add emphasis.. APOSTROPHES. USING APOSTROPHES TO SHOW. Possession. Apostrophes are used to show that one or more things . An apostrophe is used either to indicate possession or to mark missing letters in a word.. When it is used to indicate possession, it appears either right before or right after the . s. at the end of the possessive noun.. How are apostrophes used?. With contractions—place the apostrophe where the letter(s) has been removed. Don’t, isn’t, hasn’t, you’re, y’all, let’s, we’ll, etc.. To show possession (singular and plural). Three Distinct Jobs. To show possession. Make contractions. Form odd plurals. 1. Showing Possession. The long way of showing possession requires a phrase using a word like . belong. or . own. .. The donut . Curriculum links. Rs/L1.2 Use punctuation to help their understanding . (a) understand the function of the omissive apostrophe to indicate an contracted word form in texts written in an informal style . 2017. Update your . TOC. :. 2. Possessive Apostrophes #1A. 3. Shakespeare Background Notes. . Office Hours This Week. Monday . 3:00. Tuesday . Wednesday . Thursday 2:45. Friday. Class Website. http://. Apostrophes – Three Uses. The apostrophe has three uses. :. To form possessives of nouns. To show the omission of letters. To indicate certain plurals of lowercase letters. Forming Possessives of Nouns. RCSHS. KAY M. HEDRICK. Pick up the handout from the bookcase at the front of the room. . Define the following four words in the appropriate location:. Shell. She’ll. Shed. She’d. INDEPENDENT WORK. Apostrophes for Possession Facing your Fears Do you know the difference between plural - s and possessive - ‘ s? spider s spider ’s web Plural - s A noun names a person, place, idea, thing or feeling.