An apostrophe (’) is a small punctuation mark that makes a big difference in meaning. It’s used for contractions, showing possession, and sometimes time expressions. Let’s look at how to use it correctly.
We use an apostrophe when we join two words and leave out some letters. This makes speech and writing faster and more natural.
⚠️ Be careful: The same contraction can mean different things depending on the sentence.
We use an apostrophe + s to show that something belongs to someone or something.
If the noun is plural and ends in “s,” the apostrophe goes after the “s.”
We also use apostrophes with time to show a duration:
✅ It’s = it is or it has
✅ Its = something belongs to it (no apostrophe!)
🔸 Apostrophe = something is missing (it’s, can’t, you’ve) or someone owns something (Anna’s, teacher’s)
🔸 Never use an apostrophe with its when it shows possession!
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