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Apostrophe Rules

Learn how to correctly use apostrophes for contractions, possessives, and plural possession in English writing, with clear examples and helpful tips.

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Apostrophe Rules

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  1. Apostrophe Rules

  2. Contractions • The apostrophe replaces the missing letters Can not = can’t Did not = didn’t I am = I’m

  3. Possession • Use an apostrophe and an s to signal possession. The boy’s homework was easy. The teacher’s desk is fancy. Becca’s Triscuits are not for sharing! Chris’s book is cool.

  4. Plural Possession • Make the noun plural first • If you added an s already, just add the apostrophe • If there is no s, add apostrophe s. The women’s rights movement The boys’ hockey team

  5. Don’t Use An Apostrophe • Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. • Never use one with a regular plural: • I have many books.

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