Apostrophes
⭐ MasteredApostrophes show belonging (the dog's bone) and replace missing letters in contractions. Don't use them for plurals: 'apples', not 'apple's'.
The apostrophe goes before the s for one owner: the girl's coat.
All about Apostrophes
An apostrophe has two main uses. It shows ownership, as in the dog's bone, and it marks missing letters in contractions, as in don't. Using apostrophes correctly makes it clear who owns something and when letters have been left out.
Do not use apostrophes to make plurals. Write apples, not apple's. For plural possessives, the apostrophe goes after the s, as in the girls' bags.
🎮 Try it yourself!
Loading…
Real-life uses of Apostrophes
- Showing who owns a toy, book or pet
- Writing contractions in informal writing
- Checking spelling in school tests and assignments
Frequently asked questions about Apostrophes
How do you show possession with a name that ends in s?
Most style guides add an apostrophe and s, as in Charles's book, although some use only the apostrophe.
What is the difference between "its" and "it's"?
"It's" means "it is" or "it has". "Its" shows ownership, like "its tail".
Where does the apostrophe go in "the children's toys"?
It goes before the s, because the toys belong to more than one child but the plural is children, not childs.