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Apostrophe flow chart

Apostrophe flow chart. December 2013. Kindly contributed by Richard Scott, Warwickshire Adult and Community Learning. Search for Richard on www.skillsworkshop.org

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Apostrophe flow chart

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  1. Apostrophe flow chart December2013. Kindly contributed by Richard Scott, Warwickshire Adult and Community Learning. Search for Richard on www.skillsworkshop.org This resource is accompanied by a matching PDF file. To find related links and resources, please visit the download page for this resource at skillsworkshop.org . Underpins the following Functional English coverage & range statement. Level 2 • Punctuate written text using commas, apostrophes and inverted commas accurately • http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/ • and the following Adult Literacy curriculum elements • Rs/L1.2 Use punctuation to help their understanding • (a) understand the function of the omissive apostrophe to indicate an contracted word form in texts written in an informal style • (b) understand the use of the possessive apostrophe to show ownership or close link • Ws/L2.4 Punctuate sentences correctly, and use punctuation correctly (e.g. commas, apostrophes, inverted commas) • (b) understand the use of the apostrophe to show a missing letter(s) (e.g. they're, we've, I'm) • (c) know the full verb equivalents and that the writer can choose short or full forms depending on the formality required • (d) understand the difference between it's (it is) and its (belonging to it) • (e) understand the use of the apostrophe to show where a final -s indicates that something belongs to someone/thing. • http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/sflcurriculum

  2. Apostrophes (’) START How many are there? one Do they own anything? Do nothing no yes many Add an apostrophe (‘) before the s (e.g. ‘s) Do they own anything? Just add s OR follow the plural rule (e.g. add –ies, -es, etc) no yes Add an s AND an apostrophe (‘) after the s (e.g. s’ Apostrophes have 2 uses: 1/ to show possessione.g. “The dog’s bowl.” 2/ to show letters are missing e.g. in “didn’t” the o is missing and has been replaced by an apostrophe (omission) !!!WARNING!!! its and it’s do not follow the above rules. its is the possessive it’s is the omissive So, for these, think is it “it is”. If so, use “it’s” (with the apostrophe). If not, use “its” (no apostrophe) Created by Richard Scott from Warwickshire Adult and Community Learning

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