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Proper Use of Apostrophes in English Writing

Learn when to use apostrophes for contractions and possessives in singular and plural forms. Understand the differences in meaning between "its" and "it's", "your" and "you're". Translate example sentences into English.

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Proper Use of Apostrophes in English Writing

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  1. When Do You Use the Apostrophe in English?

  2. ContractionsCan not Can’tI haveI’veIt is It’sIs not Isn’tWill not Won’tYou areYou’re

  3. Possessives in the SingularIt is James’ ballHelen’smumThe dog’sboneThe table’s leg

  4. Possessives in the PluralThe chairs’ cushionsThe dogs’ bonesThe tables’ legsThe students’ books

  5. Notice the difference in meaning of:Its= dess your=dinIt’s= det är you’re=du är

  6. Pleasetranslateinto English!Hundens ben låg på gräset.Lisas mamma gick till jobbet.Chris skivor var trasiga.Har du sett elevernas böcker?

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