Apostrophe S in English: An Overview
The apostrophe S is a crucial part of English grammar, used to form possessive nouns and possessive pronouns.
Grammar Rules for Apostrophe S
- Used to form possessive nouns: e.g., cat's toy
- Used to form possessive pronouns: e.g., hers, its, mine, ours, theirs
- Used to form plural nouns: e.g., children's books
Examples of apostrophe S in sentences:
- The cat's tail is very fluffy.
- These are my children's toys.
Common Mistakes with Apostrophe S
- Misusing the apostrophe S in plural nouns: e.g., the company's are coming (instead of the companies are coming)
- Using the apostrophe S instead of the possessive pronoun: e.g., it's (it is) instead of its
Exercises to Practice Apostrophe S
Try to complete the following sentences using the apostrophe S:
- The _______ book is very interesting.
- These are _______ toys.