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Apostrophe Guide Part 1

Apostrophe Guide Part 1. ’. Name:. What do I do?. ’. Part 1: Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters). Part 2: Apostrophes for possession (to show something belongs to one or more people). Here’s where I go!. Where should I go?.

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Apostrophe Guide Part 1

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  1. Apostrophe GuidePart 1 ’ Name:

  2. What do I do? ’ Part 1: Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters) Part 2: Apostrophes for possession (to show something belongs to one or more people)

  3. Here’s where I go! Where should I go? Apostrophes for omission (To show missing letters) ’ Would you say “Here is where I go?”

  4. Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters) Insert an apostrophe to show a letter or letters, have been taken away. It’s too hot for me. It is too hot for me. We’ve gone to town. We have gone to town.

  5. Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters) She’s had lots of fun at the park. She has had lots of fun at the park. My new mobile won’t work. My new mobile will not work.

  6. Apostrophes for omission (to show missing letters) Can you think of any more? Put the long version here Put the short version here

  7. Mobiles and emails There’s no need to use an apostrophe in very informal emails or texts to friends, as long as the meaning is clear. Its so hot here. Im drinking all Steves bottled water. Would you use apostrophes in an email applying for a new job?

  8. End of Part 1 How do you feel? I’m happy to using apostrophes for missing letters (contractions). I think I understand. I’d like to have a go and see how I get on. I’ve got some questions I’d like to ask before I have a go. 8

  9. Apostrophe GuidePart 2 Apostrophes for possession. To show something belongs to one or more people Name:

  10. Examples Apostrophes for possession. To show something belongs to one or more people Can you see the dog’s owner? Can you see the dogs’ owner?

  11. We’ll take it step by step. Don’t worry!

  12. Helens skirt was pretty. Apostrophes for possession - to show something belongs to one person The dogs lead is red. Mondays class is busy. The boys crying was very loud.

  13. Apostrophes for possession - to show something belongs to one person Can you think of any more?

  14. The farmers market is very busy. Apostrophes for possession - to show something belongs to more than oneperson The dogs leads are on the hook. The shops trollys were dirty. The girls bedrooms are messy.

  15. Apostrophes for possession - to show something belongs to more than oneperson Can you think of any more?

  16. Where should I go? The cubs 4x4s had a long way to go. A.The cub’s 4x4s had a long way to go. B.The cubs’ 4x4s had a long way to go. C.The cubs’ 4x4s’ had a long way to go. Hint: How many cubs are there? Lots!

  17. Where should I go? Its nice to spend time with friends. A. It’s nice to spend time with friends. B. Its’ nice to spend time with friends. C. Its nice to spend time with friends’. Hint: What’s missing? Say it aloud – does it make sense?

  18. Where should I go? Steves bottled water supply was running low. A. Steves’ bottled water supply was running low. B. Steves bottled water supply was running low. C. Steve’s bottled water supply was running low. Hint: How many people are there? Just one - Steve!

  19. End of Part 2 How do you feel? I’m happy to using apostrophes for to show possession (one of more people) I think I understand. I’d like to have a go and see how I get on. I’ve got some questions I’d like to ask before I have a go.

  20. Practice • Write it correctly: • Write it correctly: It is too hot for me. • Write it correctly: I can not hear you. Here is the correct place. • Write it correctly: I will not come to the park. What is all the fuss about? • Write it correctly:

  21. Practice Helens skirt was pretty. Can you see the dog’s parents? 1 dog or more than 1 dog? The girls bedrooms are messy. • Write it correctly: • Write it correctly: Mondays class is busy. • Write it correctly: When is it a good idea to use apostrophes and other grammar in an email? • Answer:

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