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13 Apostrophe (’)
Apostrophe (’)

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Write the contracted forms of the given words. Remember to use an apostrophe
(’).

I am  ________________________

did not  ________________________

do not  ________________________

have not  ________________________

has not  ________________________

Let’s Learn Using Apostrophe ( ’)

We use an apostrophe (’) with singular and plural nouns to show possession.

Use of Apostrophe (’) with Singular Nouns

We use an apostrophe (’) with s when a noun is singular in number.

Read the following groups of words.

the books of a student — a student’s bookst

the car of my father — my father’s car

the pen of the teacher — the teacher’s pen

In the above groups of words, student, father and teacher are singular nouns. We use

an apostrophe (’) with s to form their possessives.

Use of Apostrophe (’) with Plural Nouns

We use an apostrophe (’) a� er s when a noun is plural in number and ends in -s.

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