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Apostrophes

Apostrophes for Possession

Add apostrophe + s ('s) to show that something belongs to a person or thing: "the manager's decision", "the dog's lead". For plural nouns ending in -s, add only the apostrophe: "the students' results", "the managers' meeting". For irregular plurals (children, men, women), add 's: "the children's toys". Proper nouns ending in -s can take either form: "James's car" or "James' car" — both are acceptable.

Apostrophes for Possession

Add apostrophe + s ('s) to show that something belongs to a person or thing: "the manager's decision", "the dog's lead". For plural nouns ending in -s, add only the apostrophe: "the students' results", "the managers' meeting". For irregular plurals (children, men, women), add 's: "the children's toys". Proper nouns ending in -s can take either form: "James's car" or "James' car" — both are acceptable.

Practice

Where does the apostrophe go? "The report of the two managers" → "the two ___"

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Put the words in the correct order:

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Apostrophes in Contractions