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Apostrophes

Apostrophes. When do I use apostrophes?. 1. To show ownership/possession 2 . To show that letters are plural 3. To omit letters (such as in contractions) or numbers (such as in years). Easy Tip.

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Apostrophes

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  1. Apostrophes

  2. When do I use apostrophes? • 1. To show ownership/possession • 2. To show that letters are plural • 3. To omit letters (such as in contractions) or numbers (such as in years)

  3. Easy Tip • 1. If the word is possessing something and doesn’t have an ‘s’ in its regular spelling, add an ‘s. • 2. If the word is possessing something and already HAS an ‘s’ in its regular spelling, just add an ‘

  4. Tip: If the word is possessing something and doesn’t have an ‘s’ in its regular spelling, add an ‘s. • For example, when giving ownership to John, the boy, or a student,those become John’s pen, the boy’s pen, or a student’s pen

  5. If the word is possessing something and already HAS an ‘s’ in its regular spelling, just add an ‘ • For example, when giving ownership to boys or students you should have the boys’ pens or the students’ pens

  6. Irregulars • For some words, it is optional to put an apostrophe: for example, Gus and James already have an ‘s’ at the end so those become Gus’ pen and James’ pen OR Gus’s pen and James’s pen.

  7. Making Letters Plural • Letters or wordsthat are plural will have apostrophes. • Example Sentence: Please cross your t’s and dot your I’s. • ( ts or Is would be confusing without an apostrophe to show that the letters are plural)

  8. Numbers Do NOT Use Apostrophes when Plural • Examples: • Students will want to score 3s (at minimum) from each essay evaluator. • During the 1960s, bell-bottom jeans were fashionable.

  9. Compound Possessives • For compound possessives, you put the apostrophe after the last noun that possesses the item IF all the nouns own that one thing (shared ownership). • Example: • Jean and Susie’s room was clean. • Bill and Bob’s cat won ‘Best Costume’ at the fair.

  10. Compound Possessives • Compound possessives owning different / individual things, will have apostrophes after EACH one. • Examples: • “Mom said we can’t leave until Jean’s and Susie’s rooms are clean,” complained Ted, their little brother. • Billy’s and Bob’s cats tied for ‘Best Costume’ at the fair.

  11. Apostrophes with Omitted Letters • Common Contractions • It’s – it is OR it has • Don’t – do not • Hasn’t – has not • Can’t – cannot • Won’t – will not (irregular) • **Notice that the apostrophe replaces the omitted letters**

  12. Apostrophes with Omitted Letters/Numbers • Examples: • This year’s sophomores make up the class of ’15. • “What are yafixin’ to do?” inquired Gramps. • During Homecoming week for Way Back Wednesday many students wear fashions from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

  13. Lastly…Apostrophes and Time • Examples: • It’s five o’clock somewhere. • Let’s meet at 6 o’clock tonight to study for the test.

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