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Contractions. Don't (do not), I'm (I am), aren't (are not), and he'll (he will) to name a few.

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How many words are contracted into apostrophes?

No words are contracted into apostrophes.


Do apostrophes indicate missing letters?

Yes, they can serve to indicate a missing letter in certain words such as "don't" (do not) or "I'll" (I will) These words are called contractions. Apostrophes can also be used to show possession when used at the end of a word with an s: as in Amy's answer. Hope that helps!


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This is incorrect. Apostrophes are not used to make plural words singular. Apostrophes are used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions. Plural words are formed by adding "s" or "es" depending on the word.


How do you use apostrophes with a conjunction?

Apostrophes are used with conjunctions to indicate the omission of letters in a contraction. For example, "can't" is a contraction of "cannot," where the apostrophe replaces the "no" in "not." This helps to combine words and make writing more concise.


What do you call words like these - 'isn't' and 'I've'?

Such words are called contractions. Certain letters have been omitted and replaced by apostrophes. 'Isn't' is a contraction of 'is not' and 'I've' is a contraction of 'I have'.


What apostrophes use for?

to indicate possession , to short words,


How do you alphabetize words with apostrophes?

Omit the apostrophe then alphabetize it.


How do you spell apostrophe?

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What are the words and but and or?

they are called conjunctions because they combine two thoughts


How Should Apostrophes look?

The following is an apostrophe: ' You can find apostrophes in words like the following: doesn't hasn't couldn't wouldn't shouldn't won't


Does apostrophes have an apostrophe?

The word apostrophe forms a normal plural as apostrophes.The possessive forms would be:apostrophe's (singular) - "The apostrophe's use in contractions is fairly standardized."apostrophes' (plural) - "The apostrophes' positions are wrong in some of his words."