We shorten two words into one, replacing the missing letter or letters with an apostrophe (‘). The new shortened word is called a contraction. We make several contractions with the verb will.I will – I’llyou will – you’llhe will –… Read more677. Contractions Using an Apostrophe

Some contractions are made with the auxiliary verb have. I have – I’veyou have – you’vewe have – we’vethey have – they’ve We also make contractions with the auxiliary verbs am and has.I am – I’mhe has – he’sshe has… Read more678. More Contractions

The apostrophe can be used to show ownership by adding ‘s to a noun to make a possessive noun. Sometimes a person owns the object. The person’s name is a proper noun. Add ‘s to the proper noun.Bob owns a… Read more681. Using the Apostrophe with Possessive Nouns

Singular nouns add ‘s to show possession.This is John’s dog. We found Mom’s keys.The dog’s paw is injured. Most plural nouns add an s to show more than one.One dog. Two dogs.One house. Two houses. One duck. Two ducks. To… Read more682.Plural Possessive Nouns

Possessive nouns need an apostrophe to show ownership. Possessive pronouns do not. Here are the possessive pronouns: my, your, our, their, his, her, mine, yours, ours, theirs, hers, its The dog belongs to me, so the dog is mine. It… Read more683. No Apostrophe with Possessive Pronouns

Contractions always use an apostrophe. Possessive pronouns never use an apostrophe. Look at these examples: I know it’s cold today. The word it’s is a contraction for the words it is. Use an apostrophe in the contraction.The cat licked its… Read more684. The Apostrophe: Possessive Pronouns and Contractions

A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a subordinate clause. If you begin the sentence with a subordinating conjunction, then you must put a comma after the subordinate clause. Look at these examples:If it rains, we will not go… Read more723. Reverse the Clauses in a Complex Sentence