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Learn about apostrophes for contractions and possession, plus how to use quotation marks correctly. Practice activities included on grammar rules and word choice. Improve your writing skills today!
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Apostrophe, Quotation & Word Choice Chapters 37, 38 & 43
The Apostrophe • Two uses: • Create a contraction (can’t) • Demonstrate possession
Possessive vs. Plural • Add an “S” when there’s more than one • I love all four dogs. • Add an apostrophe only to demonstrate ownership. • Thatis the dog’s ball.
Possessive Pronouns • Mine, his, hers, yours, its • Already demonstrate possession and do not require an apostrophe
Let’s Practice! • Activity 4, page 544
Quotation Marks • Place quotes around the exact words of a speaker • Also place quotes around the titles of short works
Commas & Quotes • She said, “Don’t tell lies.” • “I don’t tell lies,” he exclaimed. • “You know,” she insisted, “that you are a liar.”
Let’s Practice! • Activity 1, pages 547-548
Word Choice • Avoid clichés, pretentious language, and slang.
Pretentious Language • Avoid overly complicated language. • My progenitors have negative savings. • My parents are in debt.
Activities • Activity 1, pages 586-587 • Activity 2, page 588 • Activity 4, page 590