D: What is an apostrophe?
An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to show:- ownership
- contraction
P: How do we use apostrophes?
Ownership
- Add an 's to the end of the person who owns it
- If the word ends in 's' just add an apostrophe to the end
The nachos belong to Ramon = Ramon's nachos
The fish belong to the dinosaurs = the dinosaurs' fish
Contractions
- Push the two words together.
- Substitute the apostrophe for the missing sound.
is + not = isn't
can + not = can't
she + will = she'll
they + would = they'd
I + am = I'm
C: Why do we use apostrophes?
- to show who owns something
- to speak/write faster
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