Using apostrophes

Watch the above video and make sure you know

• Where does the apostrophe go to mark possession? (NOUN = substantiv)

• What do you do when a word ends in "s"?

• Which pronouns have possession "built in"?

• Where does the apostrophe go to mark contractions?

This mark of punctuation has two main distinct and very important jobs:

• To show possession (belonging to)

• To make contractions (removing letters)

Thus, the best way to get apostrophes right is to understand when and why they are used. Just think of the apostrophe as a little hand, holding on to an "s" to indicate ownership. This is called a 'possessive relationship'. Also, remember that whenever you consider using a short cut in spelling, the apostrophe is the glue that holds the parts together!