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Learn how to use apostrophes to form contractions, show possession, and indicate duration in English. Find examples, warnings, and common errors with apostrophes.
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May 18, 2023 · Learn the basics of apostrophe use, including contractions, possessives, pronouns, and plurals. Avoid common mistakes and follow the rules of thumb for different types of nouns and pronouns.
Welsh uses the apostrophe to mark elision of the definite article yr ('the') following a vowel (a, e, i, o, u, y, or, in Welsh, w), as in i'r tŷ, 'to the house'. It is also used with the particle yn, such as with mae hi'n, 'she is'.
Correct: Apostrophes are confusing. Incorrect: We’ve had many happy Christmas’s. Correct: We’ve had many happy Christmases. In special cases, such as when forming a plural of a word that is not normally a noun, some writers add an apostrophe for clarity. Example: Here are some do’s and don’ts.
Learn how to use apostrophes correctly in four ways: possession, time expressions, contractions and awkward plurals. Avoid common mistakes and test your knowledge with examples and tips.
You can use apostrophes to show that you have omitted (left out) some letters when you are joining words together. For example: You can join the words ‘you’ and ‘are’ together You + are ...
Learn how to use apostrophes for contractions, plurals, and possessives in English. Find out the general rules, exceptions, and common errors to avoid with apostrophes.
