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Chapter 27: Apostrophes. The Apostrophe 1. Use an apostrophe in contractions to show that letters have been omitted: do not = don’t I will = I’ll is not = isn’t she would = she’d will not = won’t Use an apostrophe to show that numbers have been omitted:
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Chapter 27: Apostrophes The Apostrophe 1. Use an apostrophe in contractions to show that letters have been omitted: do not = don’t I will = I’ll is not = isn’t she would = she’d will not = won’t • Use an apostrophe to show that numbers have been omitted: the summer of 2005 = the summer of ‘05
Chapter 27: Apostrophes 2. Use an apostrophe to show possession; if the word does not end in s, show ownership by adding an apostrophe and s : the ring belongs to Stacy = Stacy’s ring the wallet belongs to somebody = somebody’s wallet the books are owned by my mom = my mom’s books • If two people jointly own something, put the ‘s after the last person’s name: Sam and Tracy own a home = Sam and Tracy’s home
Chapter 27: Apostrophes • If a word already ends in s, is plural, and you want to show ownership, just add an apostrophe after the word. Two boys own a dog = the boys’ dog • If a word ends in s, is singular, and you want to show ownership, add ‘s. Ross has a pet snake = Ross’s pet snake • Note: Be careful not to place apostrophes with pronouns. Example: The pencils are their’s. (Wrong) Example corrected: The pencils are theirs. Example: The steak lost it’s flavor. (Wrong) Example corrected: The steak lost its flavor.
Chapter 27: Apostrophes Exercises • Add or remove apostrophes when necessary. Q. I cant and wont venture out into the stormy weather tonight. A. I can’t and won’t venture out into the stormy weather tonight. Q. His name is Willis, and that cute beagle is Willis’ dog. A. His name is Willis, and that cute beagle is Willis’s dog. Q. David Sedaris’ books are fun to read. A. David Sedaris’s books are fun to read.
Chapter 27: Apostrophes Exercises • Add or remove apostrophes when necessary. Q. The card read, “Happy Holidays from the Bloom’s!” A. The card read, “Happy Holidays from the Blooms!” (no apostrophe) Q. Nothings worse than hearing your neighbors dog whine all through the night. A. Nothing’s worse than hearing your neighbor’s dog whine all through the night. Q. On her couch, Vivian has three pillow’s. A. On her couch, Vivian has three pillows. (no apostrophe)
Chapter 27: Apostrophes Exercises • Add or remove apostrophes when necessary. Q. The books are their’s. A. The books are theirs. Q. The howling, hungry dog wants its bone, but its not time for lunch yet. A. The howling, hungry dog wants its bone, but it’s not time for lunch yet.
Chapter 27: Apostrophes Exercises • Add or remove apostrophes when necessary. Q. My parents have lived on the West Coast for year’s; however, they are contemplating a move back to the East Coast. A. My parents have lived on the West Coast for years; however, they are contemplating a move back to the East Coast. (no apostrophe) Q. Clyde didnt like his own new home, but he approved of Chris’s and Vallerie’s new home. A. Clyde didn’t like his own new home, but he approved of Chris and Vallerie’s new home.
