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Why is there an apostrophe in the word o'er?
The word o'er is an apostrophe of omission. It left out the v in over.
What does apostrophe for omission mean?
The phrase apostrophe for omission sounds like a teacher's comment when you misused an apostrophe. If so, it just means remove the apostrophe.Wrong: The boy's bikes were red.Right: The boys' bikes were red.
How many spaces follow apostrophe that shows omission?
none
Punctuation marks used to indicate the omission of letters or numbers?
apostrophe
When are apostrophe of omission and apostrophe of possession used?
The apostrophe of omission is used to substitute for letters in a contraction, or for words in special situations, like o'clock.The apostrophe of possession is used to show a noun's possessions or belongings.The curtains' hems were frayed.Or for a proper noun's possessions or belongings.John's house was painted light green with red shutters.
Why is there an apostrophe in the word o'er?
The word o'er is an apostrophe of omission. It left out the v in over.
What does apostrophe for omission mean?
The phrase apostrophe for omission sounds like a teacher's comment when you misused an apostrophe. If so, it just means remove the apostrophe.Wrong: The boy's bikes were red.Right: The boys' bikes were red.
What are the three purposes for using an apostrophe?
Possession, contraction, omission.
How many spaces follow apostrophe that shows omission?
none
Dialectal omission of letter sounds is indicated by using?
An apostrophe is used to indicate the omission of letter sounds in dialectal speech. For example, "can't" instead of "cannot" or "I'm" instead of "I am".
Is apostrophe used for the word sees?
No, the word "sees" does not require an apostrophe. The apostrophe is used to show possession or omission of letters, not for pluralizing verbs.
Dialectal omission of letter sounds is indicated by using a?
apostrophe, such as in "could've" for "could have" or "don't" for "do not".
Punctuation marks used to indicate the omission of letters or numbers?
apostrophe
How many spaces follow an apostrophe that shows omission?
None except where the omission is the final letter (the contraction o' for of as in man o' war). The apostrophe goes between the letters of contractions (can't, don't, you'll, li'l) with no spaces.
When are apostrophe of omission and apostrophe of possession used?
The apostrophe of omission is used to substitute for letters in a contraction, or for words in special situations, like o'clock.The apostrophe of possession is used to show a noun's possessions or belongings.The curtains' hems were frayed.Or for a proper noun's possessions or belongings.John's house was painted light green with red shutters.
Is there an apostrophe in MPs?
Yes, there is an apostrophe in "MPs" which stands for "Members of Parliament". The apostrophe is used to indicate the omission of the letters "em" in "Member".
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)
