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  1. Here are some rules to follow when using apostrophes correctly12345:
    • Use an apostrophe with contractions, where a letter or letters have been removed.
    • Use apostrophes to denote possession.
    • Use apostrophes to show where a letter or letters would be if the words were written in full.
    • Use apostrophes to replace letters in contractions.
    • Apostrophes are NEVER ever used to create plurals.
    • For most singular nouns, add apostrophe+s.
    • For most plural nouns, add only an apostrophe.
    • Use a directional or smart apostrophe (i.e., ’ or ‘) as opposed to a straight or unidirectional mark (i.e., ‘).
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    Using English Apostrophes Correctly

    • Use an apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is placed where a letter or letters have been removed. it’s instead of it is I can’t instead of I cannot ...
    • Apostrophes are used to denote possession ...
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    The apostrophe is used to Indicate possession Stand in for omitted letters or numbers Form the plural of lowercase letters You should aim to use a directional or smart apostrophe (i.e., ’ or ‘) as opposed to a straight or unidirectional mark (i.e., ‘).
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    use apostrophes correctly to show where a letter or letters would be if the words were written in full (eg, it's = it is) place the possessive apostrophe accurately in words with regular plurals (for example, girls’, boys’) and in words with irregular plurals (for example, children’s)
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    Here are the rules of thumb: For most singular nouns, add apostrophe+s: The dog’s leash The writer’s desk The planet’s atmosphere For most plural nouns, add only an apostrophe:
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    There are four ways to use apostrophes: (1) To show possession. a dog's kennel our boys' bedroom (2) To write time expressions. a day's pay two weeks' holiday (3) To replace letters in contractions.
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