PPT-Apostrophes

How and when do we use them When do we use them To show possession that something belongs to someonesomething To show omission that letters have been missed out this is also called contraction. Problem Many writers are unsure of where to put the apostrophe Three Step for Using Apostrophes 1 Be aware of possession Find t he owner or owners Ask yourself To whom does the object idea or quality belong toy of the cat DWVWR weather of today W 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 . Warm Up and Activities . Term 2. Week 9. Full stops. Full stops are used at the . end of a sentence. usually a statement.. Full stops show that the sentence has a complete thought that has ended.. Full stops are also used in . By Brianna Brock and Sam Ramos. Grammar Matters!. Here’s a quick lesson.. What is Singular. The word singular. . denotes a quantity of one. Singular contrasts with plural, which denotes with plural, which denotes more than one.. 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). Grammar Boot Camp Continued. Dashes/Hyphens, . Apostrophes, Titles, Parentheses and Brackets. Dashes. Dashes add emphasis.. Dashes make sentences stronger or more interesting than conjunctions.. Dashes. .) TIME AND MEASUREMENT APOSTROPHES indicate time value and measurement in certain Copyright 2010, University of Washington apostrophes.pdf CONTRACTION APOSTROPHES make two words into one for ease 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 . Name Date – Exercise 3 Thi s handout accompanies Exercise 3 of Grammar Bytes! Get the answers by doing the interactive version of the exercise at this address : http://chompchomp.com/exer When do we use apostrophes?. When we use . contractions. or show . possession. What is a contraction?. When two words become . one. Could not---couldn. ’. t . I am---I. ’. m. Do not---don. ’. t. 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 in contractions. Day 1. Apostrophes in contractions. . I know that I can make one shorter word from two words by leaving out some letters and adding an apostrophe. These new words are called contractions. . Bellringers. 9/30-10/3. Bellringer. 9/30. INSTRUCTIONS: . The following sentences contain apostrophe errors. Write the sentences as they appear and make corrections.. Annoying music escaped from Michaels ear buds. .