Apostrophes’
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A PowerPoint presentation to
teach you why using an
apostrophe here is wrong!
Rule 1
Use an apostrophe in a contraction to
show where letter(s) have been omitted.
Can’t = cannot
She’ll = she will
I’ve = I have
Rule 2
Use an apostrophe when the first two
numbers are omitted from the year.
‘84 = 1984
‘99 = 1999
Rule 3
Use an apostrophe when taking letters
or words out of context. They will also
be quoted.
You need to cross your “t’s” next time.
There are too many “well’s” in this
paragraph.
Rule 4
Use an apostrophe to show ownership
or possession.
The student’s phone was confiscated.
The students’ phones were not to be
used during class.
Rule 4a
If the word is singular (one), add
apostrophe + s (‘s).
Barber’s chair
Blender’s buttons
Mrs. Stuckey’s boots
Rule 4b
If the word is plural (more than one) and
ends in s, add the apostrophe after the s
(s’).
Dogs’ kennel
Pilots’ association
Ladies’ club
Rule 4c
If the word is plural (more than one) and
does NOT end in s, add apostrophe + s
(‘s).
Women’s magazine
Oxen’s master
Children’s playground
Rule 4d
If the word is singular ( one) and does
end in s, add an apostrophe after the s
(s’). An additional (‘s) is optional
Gus’ magazine
Gus’s magazine
Extra Tip
If two people own something together,
place the apostrophe after the last person’s
name.
Joan and Dave’s new car.
If two people each own items, place the
apostrophe after each of the names.
Bob’s and Hannah’s new cars.
When to NOT use them
At the end of every word that ends in an “s.”
DON’T do this:
I live in St. Clair Shores’.
I am proud to be among the family of Shorians’.
My sister has attended many schools’.
Teachers’ are always assigning so much homework!
Apostrophes to show ownership
What
if a group of people
own something?
Answer: the apostrophe goes after the
plural “s”
Example: The Smiths’ house was beautiful.
○ This house belongs to more than one Smith.
Apostrophes to show ownership
What
if two people
own something?
Answer: Use the apostrophe and “s” after
the second name only if two people
possess the same item.
Example: Lisa and Matthew’s house is beautiful.
Apostrophes to show ownership
Never use an apostrophe with
possessive pronouns: his, hers, its,
theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already
show possession so they do not require
an apostrophe.
Example: The beautiful house is hers.
Apostrophes in contractions
The apostrophe is always placed at the
spot where the letter(s) has been
removed.
They’re= they are (the “a” is replaced with
an apostrophe)
You’re= you are (the “a” is replaced)
Don’t= do not (the second “o” is replaced)
She’s= she is (the “i” is replaced)
Isn’t= is not (the “o” is replaced)
It’s and Its: What is the difference?
It’s=
a contraction meaning it
is (the second “I” is replaced)
Example: It’s a beautiful day in the
neighborhood.
Its= belonging to it
Example: The dog hung its head in
shame after it was caught chewing
the couch cushions.