Apostrophe
Guide
Part 1
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Name:
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What do I do?
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Part 1: Apostrophes for omission
(to show missing letters)
Part 2: Apostrophes for possession
(to show something belongs to one
or more people)
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Apostrophes for omission
(To show missing letters)
Where should I go?
Here’s
where I go!
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Would you say “Here is where I go?”
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Apostrophes for omission
(to show missing letters)
Insert an apostrophe to show a letter or
letters, have been taken away.
It is too hot for me.
We have gone to town.
It’s too hot
for me.
We’ve gone
to town.
Apostrophes for omission
(to show missing letters)
She has had lots of fun at
the park.
My new mobile will not
work.
She’s had lots
of fun at the
park.
My new
mobile won’t
work.
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Apostrophes for omission
(to show missing letters)
Can you think of any more?
Put the long version here
Put the short version here
Mobiles and emails
Its so hot
here. Im
drinking
all Steves
bottled
water.
There’s no need to use an
apostrophe in very informal
emails or texts to friends, as
long as the meaning is clear.
Would you use apostrophes in an
email applying for a new job?
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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.
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Apostrophe Guide
Part 2
Apostrophes for possession.
To show something belongs to one
or more people
Name:
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Apostrophes for possession.
To show something belongs to one
or more people
Examples
Can you see
the dog’s
owner?
Can you see
the dogs’
owner?
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Don’t worry!
We’ll take it step by step.
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Apostrophes for possession - to show
something belongs to one person
Helens skirt was pretty.
The dogs lead is red.
Mondays class is busy.
The boys crying was very
loud.
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Apostrophes for possession - to show
something belongs to one person
Can you think of any more?
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Apostrophes for possession - to show
something belongs to more than one person
The farmers market is
very busy.
The dogs leads are on
the hook.
The shops trollys were
dirty.
The girls bedrooms are
messy.
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Apostrophes for possession - to show
something belongs to more than one person
Can you think of any more?
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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!
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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?
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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!
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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.
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Practice
It is too hot for me.
I can not hear you.
I will not come to the
park.
Here is the correct
place.
What is all the fuss
about?
Write it correctly:
Write it correctly:
Write it correctly:
Write it correctly:
Write it correctly:
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Practice
Can you see the dog’s
parents?
Helens skirt was pretty.
The girls bedrooms are
messy.
Mondays class is busy.
When is it a good idea to use
apostrophes and other grammar in
an email?
1 dog or more than 1
dog?
Write it correctly:
Write it correctly:
Write it correctly:
Answer:
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