Apostrophes

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identify the correct use of apostrophes - omision and possession
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Apostrohes are used for two different purposes - what are they? omission possession
What do we mean by omission? A letter has been missed out of the word. Example - I can't go to the park today.
What do we mean by possession? Where something ' belongs' to someone. Example - Mr Green's shoes.
Corret or Incorrect? mighth've Incorrect might've We miss out the h and a when we contract might have.
Correct or Incorrect? should'ave Incorrect should've We miss out the h and the a when we contract should have.
Correct or Incorrect? that'd Correct that'd - that would
Correct or Incorrect Its time to leave for the party. incorrect It's time to leave for the party. Here its is actual it is so we need an apostrophe in the contraction.
Correct or Incorrect? On Monday its going to be a lovely day. Incorrect On Monday it's going to be a lovely day. Here its is actual it is so we need an apostrophe in the contraction.
Correct or Incorrect? Madrid is well known for it's art galleries. Incorrect Madrid is well known for its art galleries. This is not a contraction.
Correct or Incorrect? I dont think it's a good idea to walk home alone. Incorrect I don't think it's a good idea to walk home alone.. The i'ts is correct but 'don't' also needs an apostrophe.
Correct or Incorrect? The childrens books were in the cupboard. Incorrect The children's books were in the cupboard. The apostrophe shows the books belong to the children.
Correct or Incorrect? The car's are red. Incorrect The cars are red. This is just a plural and we don't use apostrophes for plurals.
Correct or Incorrect? The player's boots were filthy. Correct The boots belong to the players so we need an apostrophe to show possession.
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