Apostrophes are used in four ways: to show possession (e.g., dog's dinner) in time expressions (e.g., 2 years' pay) in contractions (e.g., isn't) to show awkward plurals, but only very awkward plural (e.g., i's and a's)

A few apostrophe examples below: I am – I’m : “I’m planning to write a book someday.” You are – You’re : “You’re going to have a lot of fun with your new puppy.” She is – She’s : “She’s always on time.” It is – It’s: “I can’t believe it’s snowing again.” Do not – Don’t: “I don’t like anchovies.”

Examples of an apostrophe in a sentence The following sentences show some of the different ways we can use apostrophes: Harold ’ s dog is bigger than Tiffany ’ s. I could ’ ve taken out the trash, but I didn ’ t feel like it. I can never remember how many s’ s there are in Mississippi. A lot of millennials have nostalgia for the ’ 90s.

Here are some examples of apostrophe as a literary device in everyday use: Oh, bed! Finally, we’re reunited! Come on phone, don’t fail me now. Heaven, help us. The examples above highlight how apostrophe can reveal deep emotions such as joy, anxiety, love, and fear.