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What is a shortcut way of writing two words using an apostrophe?
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A contraction is made of two words with an apostrophe. Note the apostrophe replaces a letter.
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When is the apostrophe appropriate in the word its?
Use an apostrophe in the word only if you are using the contraction of the two words it and is. It's time to go! It was wagging its tail.
What is a good rule of thumb for using apostrophe's to show possession versus action?
The apostrophe is generally used to show possession or a contraction. Example 1: "Melissa broke her brother'sskateboard." In this sentence we can see that the apostrophe is used to tell us that the skateboard Melissa broke belongs to her brother. Hence, the apostrophe is used to show possession. Example 2: "Melissa thinks that her brother's a jerk." In this sentence we can see that the apostrophe is used to contract or shorten "brother is." Hence, the apostrophe is used to show a contraction. Other, more common contractions, such as "isn't" (is not) and "don't" (do not) are formed similarly. The best way to decide the proper use of an apostrophe is to know what it is you are writing about. Ask yourself, "Am I writing about a thing that belongs to someone, or am I trying to shorten two words into one?"
What are some shortcut words in English?
Perhaps you mean contractions, two words combined with an apostrophe: it is = it's will not = won't can not = can't could not = couldn't would not = wouldn't should not = shouldn't are not = aren't were not = weren't I am = I'm you are = you're they are = they're she will = she'll he will = he'll I will = I'll you will = you'll
What 2 letters follow an apostrophe?
what words have 4 letters and an apostrophe
Are there any possessive words without an apostrophe?
the answer is: its
When is the apostrophe appropriate in the word its?
Use an apostrophe in the word only if you are using the contraction of the two words it and is. It's time to go! It was wagging its tail.
What is a good rule of thumb for using apostrophe's to show possession versus action?
The apostrophe is generally used to show possession or a contraction. Example 1: "Melissa broke her brother'sskateboard." In this sentence we can see that the apostrophe is used to tell us that the skateboard Melissa broke belongs to her brother. Hence, the apostrophe is used to show possession. Example 2: "Melissa thinks that her brother's a jerk." In this sentence we can see that the apostrophe is used to contract or shorten "brother is." Hence, the apostrophe is used to show a contraction. Other, more common contractions, such as "isn't" (is not) and "don't" (do not) are formed similarly. The best way to decide the proper use of an apostrophe is to know what it is you are writing about. Ask yourself, "Am I writing about a thing that belongs to someone, or am I trying to shorten two words into one?"
What year did Americans start using apostrophe to join two words together to make one?
i cant answer it i'm the one looking for the answer, does anyone know what year did we start talking and using apostrophe's to shorten our words like (you're or I'm or where's ) please someone answer this question. Thank you
Can apostrophes be used in Scrabble?
Scrabble includes 100 tiles. None of the tiles include an apostrophe. Therefore, words with an apostrophe are not valid Scrabble words.
Are the words Lamb's and Sheep's spelled with an apostrophe?
No they are not spelled with an apostrophe.
What are some shortcut words in English?
Perhaps you mean contractions, two words combined with an apostrophe: it is = it's will not = won't can not = can't could not = couldn't would not = wouldn't should not = shouldn't are not = aren't were not = weren't I am = I'm you are = you're they are = they're she will = she'll he will = he'll I will = I'll you will = you'll
How do you make the words on Gmail chat underlined?
You can make words on Gmail underlined. You can do that by underlining shortcut. The shortcut for it is Control and U.
What should you do in the writing process?
Begin by using real words like "writing," instead of jargon like "the writing process."
Dialectal omission of letter sounds is indicated by using a noun?
Omission of letters is indicated by using an apostrophe ('). A word made up of two words with letters replaced by an apostrophe is called a contraction. Examples: does not = doesn't I am = I'm we will = we'll he is = he's they are = they're
What is the name of the writing style using pictures between words?
rebus
What is the language point for it's?
There are two words, "its" and "it's". They sound exactly the same. "ITS" is an adjective form of the pronoun "it", but confusingly it does not have an apostrophe as do most possessives. "ITS" describes something attributable to the specified or unspecified antecedent. ("Its size is variable.") "IT'S" , on the other hand, is NOT a possessive using an apostrophe, but rather a contraction of the words "it is". ("It's going to rain.) So, when you can replace the word with "it is", use the apostrophe form "it's". Otherwise the apostrophe form is not used.
What is a sentence using the words will come?
While writing the report, my mind goes blank, but the words will come if I wait. The words will come to Tony after he takes a break from writing his book.
