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Apostrophes should be used in contractions where one or more letters are omitted and not pronounced. They are used to form possessives, which at one time involved the use of another letter, which has been omitted for so long that nobody remembers it, and other similar words.
Examples of contractions:
Don't= Do not (the second "o" is omitted)
I'm= I am (the "a" is omitted)
You've = You have (the "ha" is omitted)
They'll = They will (the "wi" is omitted)
She's = she has (the "ha" is omitted)
Examples of possessives:
The dog's bone (It was once "the dogges bone" with "ge" omitted)
The dogs' bones (It was once "the dogses bones" with "es" omitted)
The Joneses' house (Once "Joneseses" with last "es" omitted)
Other examples:
Six o'clock (Used to be "six of the clock" but the f of "of" and the whole word "the" were omitted)
Jack O' Lantern (Used to be "Jack of the Lantern")
Hallowe'en (Used to be Hallow Even, with the "v" omitted. Hallow meant holy and even was short for evening.)
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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
Should its have an apostrophe?
it's is a abbreviation of it is so it should have an apostrophe
Should there by an apostrophe in never?
no There should never be an apostrophe in "never".
How should an apostrophe be used?
Use an apostrophe to indicate the following: Possession (cat's tail) Contraction (can't do it) Omission (O'Riley, O'Hara)
Does its need an apostrophe?
Yes if its is used as the contracted word of it is, it should be written as it's.
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
Should you use an apostrophe with pros?
No, "pros" is already a plural form of "pro," so there is no need to add an apostrophe before the "s". It should simply be written as "pros" to indicate more than one professional.
Should an apostrophe be used in Grandfather's Day?
No, the correct term is "Grandparents Day" as it is a day to honor both grandmothers and grandfathers, not just one specific individual.
When should apostrophe be used in the last name Torres?
Torres'
When should an aposrophe be used with it's?
An apostrophe should be used with "it's" to indicate a contraction of "it is" or "it has." For example, "It's time to go" is short for "It is time to go."
Should its have an apostrophe?
it's is a abbreviation of it is so it should have an apostrophe
Should there by an apostrophe in never?
no There should never be an apostrophe in "never".
How should an apostrophe be used?
Use an apostrophe to indicate the following: Possession (cat's tail) Contraction (can't do it) Omission (O'Riley, O'Hara)
Should there be an apostrophe in See the film that is charming audiences?
It should not have an apostrophe.
Does its need an apostrophe?
Yes if its is used as the contracted word of it is, it should be written as it's.
Do i need an apostrophe in the sentence Alfie's hand?
Yes. Alfie's hand should be used.
Where does the apostrophe go for New Year's message?
No apostrophe needed. It should be New Year message. New Year here is used as an adjective describing message.
