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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.

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What punctuation is used to shows that letters were dropped in contraction?

An apostrophe


What is the contraction for Barry is?

There is not a contraction for "Barry is". A common misconception would be to but "Barry's" but adding apostrophe "s" after a noun shows ownership.


Is the word it's a contraction for a apostrophe?

There is no contraction for the word apostrophe. It's is a contraction of it is or it has.


What does it mean when the apostrophe before the s?

An apostrophe before the "s" can indicate possession or a contraction. In possession, it shows that something belongs to someone or something. In a contraction, it signifies the omission of letters or sounds, typically to combine two words.


How do you write it has as an apostrophe?

You don't write it as an apostrophe; you write it as a contraction. "It's" is a contraction of it is and it has.


How you divide the spelling words oclock?

The contraction o'clock is from the phrase "of the clock" or "on the clock".The simple way to decide where the apostrophe goes is that it shows where the missing letters were. As in "do not" becoming the contraction "don't" -- the apostrophe is where the second O was taken out.


What is the contraction of James has not?

The contraction form of this simple sentence is "James hasn't." The apostrophe shows that the letter O is missing. A common mistake in forming contractions it thinking the apostrophe is there to show where the two words are run together. Instead, the apostrophe replaces any missing letters.


Would you use an apostrophe in the word your?

No, it's not necessary. Your already shows possession. Use apostrophe after a noun and not a pronoun. Example: That's your money.


How many spaces follow an apostrophe in a contraction?

There aren't any spaces after the apostrophe in a contraction (did you see what I did?)


When does its has an apostrophe?

"Its" without an apostrophe shows possession, as in "its hair is brown." Other possessive pronouns include my, your, his, her, our, and their. "It's" with an apostrophe is always a contraction of two words, in which a letter or letters has been removed. For example, "It's a boy" is a contraction for "It is a boy" and the apostrophe takes the place of the missing "i." Also, the initial question should read, "When does "its" have an apostrophe?" But don't worry about that. It's good enough to learn the difference between its (a possessive adjective) and it's (a contraction of "it is").


Why is an apostrophe used in a contraction?

An apostrophe is used in a contraction to represent that letters have been removed. In the word can't the apostrophe is taking the place of the letters "no". In the word don't the apostrophe is also taking the place of the letter "o".


Does your have an apostrophe?

No, your doesn't have an apostrophe. You're, however, does have an apostrophe because it's a contraction for you and are.