Question

In 1-2 sentences, explain how to use an apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns and to form contractions.

Answer 1

Use an apostrophe + s ('s) to show possession for singular nouns (the dog's leash) and for irregular plurals that don't end in s (children's toys), but for regular plural nouns that already end in s add only an apostrophe after the s (the dogs' owner). Use an apostrophe in contractions to mark omitted letters (do not → don't; it is → it's).