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An apostrophe is used when one or more letters has been removed from a word, or when two words have been combined; except for the possessive adjective "its." Horse Isle :) JumperGal riding Sonic :) Dude/Dudet thx this rlly helped me cuz i have a quiz on Apostrophes so just th CTG (>.>) <(0.0)> (<.<)

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Use an apostrophe to indicate the following: Possession (cat's tail) Contraction (can't do it) Omission (O'Riley, O'Hara)

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What is the apostrophe in didn't called?

You mean an apostrophe used in a contraction.I did not like him.I didn't like him.


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What does on apostrophe mean?

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The word there's is a contraction for there is. The apostrophe substitutes for the i in is.


What is an apostrophe that shows contraction?

It is an apostrophe that is used in a word like couldn't. Instead of could not you use an apostrophe to make it in to couldn't and that is how is used. It can also be used with numbers, like for example 1954 using an apostrophe like this '54 makes it an apostrophe that shows contraction.


What does a possessive apostrophe mean in English?

A possessive apostrophe means just that. It means that the apostrophe is indicating that that noun has ownership or possession, purpose or origin of the noun that comes after it.Examples:This is John's house.John owns the house, therefore, it is John's house.We went to the children's playground.The playground intended for children.The term 'possessive apostrophe' is used to distinguish the apostrophe from a contraction using an apostrophe.


First Question What does an apostrophe ' mean and when is it used?

Horsisle answer: An apostrophe is used when one or more letters has been removed from a word, or when two words have been combined; except for the possessive adjective "its". Brought to you by Parasja, brown server


Is its spelled with a apostrophe?

1. If its is used as a possessive noun, then there is no need for an apostrophe. Example: its name 2. If its is to be used as a contraction of the words it is, the there should be an apostrophe. it is: it's


How do you use an apostrophe in the word you will?

An apostrophe is used in contraction. Example: you will: you'll


Can not as a apostrophe?

"Can not" is "can't" when an apostrophe is used to signal that a shortening has taken place.