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  1. Apostrophe - Wikipedia

    The apostrophe (’, ') is a punctuation mark, and sometimes a diacritical mark, in languages that use the Latin alphabet and some other alphabets. In English, the apostrophe is used for two …

  2. The Apostrophe - Touro University

    If you tend to leave out apostrophes, check every word that ends in -s or -es to see if it needs an apostrophe. If you put in too many apostrophes, check every apostrophe to see if you can …

  3. Using apostrophes - BBC Bitesize

    Write five sentences either describing what you saw in the video or explaining why bees are so important to us. Use apostrophes for contraction or possession in each sentence. For …

  4. Writing and Communication Centre - University of Waterloo

    If the singular noun ends in s, you can choose whether to add ’s or just an apostrophe. It doesn’t matter which you choose, but you should be consistent throughout your piece of writing.

  5. Apostrophe Rules - pittstate

    Occasions when you might think you need an apostrophe but you really don’t… Apostrophes are used to create possessive nouns—or more correctively to turn nouns into adjectives.

  6. The Apostrophe - University of Sussex

    The apostrophe (') is the most troublesome punctuation mark in English, and perhaps also the least useful. No other punctuation mark causes so much bewilderment, or is so often misused.

  7. Apostrophe - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The apostrophe (Ↄ, ↄ, ’), also known as the apostrophus, is a punctuation mark used in writing. It is also a diacritic. In English, it has two jobs: [1] To show where one or more letters have been …

  8. How to Use Apostrophes: 10 Steps - The Tech Edvocate

    By following these 10 steps, you can avoid common apostrophe mistakes and communicate your ideas more effectively.

  9. How to Use an Apostrophe - Medium

    Dec 22, 2024 · This short explanation with examples is to help you decide if and where to use it. An apostrophe is a small punctuation mark often misused when writing in English.

  10. Apostrophes: Are You Over- Or Underusing Them?

    May 25, 2020 · An excessive apostrophe used to incorrectly pluralize something is often called a grocers’ apostrophe. Cartoonist and writer Ros Asquith cleverly shows how often the poor …