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Does its have an apostrophe?
It depends on the sentence. If it's a contraction of the words "it is" then there is an apostrophe. (See this sentence for an example) If it's to indicate possession it doesn't. (Ex: The old coat lost its button.)
Can you use an apostrophe instead of a comma?
No, an apostrophe is used to indicate possession or contraction, while a comma is used to separate elements in a sentence. They have different functions and cannot be used interchangeably.
In which sentence does an apostrophe serve to indicate both possession and contraction A. It's Howard's fault. B. Lady's slippers were under Carol's bed. C. Let's see whom w?
Sentence A, "It's Howard's fault," contains an apostrophe that indicates both possession (Howard's fault) and contraction (It's = It is).
Does the word skittles have an apostrophe in a sentence?
No, the word "skittles" does not have an apostrophe in a sentence. An apostrophe is typically used to show possession or contraction, which is not the case for the word "skittles."
Should the first of letter a sentence be capitalized if an apostrophe precedes it?
No, the first letter of a sentence should not be capitalized if an apostrophe precedes it. The apostrophe indicates a contraction or possession and does not affect the capitalization rules for sentences.
What's the best way to use tis apostrophe in a sentence?
The best way to use an apostrophe in a sentence is to show possession or to indicate a contraction.
Does its have an apostrophe?
It depends on the sentence. If it's a contraction of the words "it is" then there is an apostrophe. (See this sentence for an example) If it's to indicate possession it doesn't. (Ex: The old coat lost its button.)
Can you use an apostrophe instead of a comma?
No, an apostrophe is used to indicate possession or contraction, while a comma is used to separate elements in a sentence. They have different functions and cannot be used interchangeably.
In which sentence does an apostrophe serve to indicate both possession and contraction A. It's Howard's fault. B. Lady's slippers were under Carol's bed. C. Let's see whom w?
Sentence A, "It's Howard's fault," contains an apostrophe that indicates both possession (Howard's fault) and contraction (It's = It is).
Does the word skittles have an apostrophe in a sentence?
No, the word "skittles" does not have an apostrophe in a sentence. An apostrophe is typically used to show possession or contraction, which is not the case for the word "skittles."
What is the apostrophe's main function?
The apostrophe has two functions: to indicate missing letters due to contraction or abbreviation, and to indicate the possessive. I can't tell you which of the two is the apostrophe's main function. (The previous sentence uses both: "can't" is a contraction and "apostrophe's" is a possessive)
How do you use it's as a sentence?
The term it's is a contraction of the words it is with an apostrophe, and is often confused with its, which means the possession of a thing, but without an apostrophe.
Should the first of letter a sentence be capitalized if an apostrophe precedes it?
No, the first letter of a sentence should not be capitalized if an apostrophe precedes it. The apostrophe indicates a contraction or possession and does not affect the capitalization rules for sentences.
How do you use 's'?
The apostrophe + s ('s) is used to show possession, contraction (shortened form of words), or to add emphasis or clarity to a sentence. For example: "The cat's toy" (possession), "He's going to the store" (contraction of he is), "That's not what I said" (emphasis).
In the sentence I have two cousins do you use an apostrophe?
No, you do not need to use an apostrophe in the sentence "I have two cousins." Apostrophes are typically used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions.
Does it is have an apostrophe for possession?
Yes if a possession and name of the person are in the same sentence
What is the difference between using a hyphen and an apostrophe in a sentence?
A hyphen is used to connect words or parts of words, while an apostrophe is used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions.
