Workshop 7: Apostrophes, Faulty Predication
Workshop 7: Apostrophes, Faulty Predication Workshop 7: Apostrophes, Faulty Predication
Apostrophe UseApostrophes are used for:1. Contractions.Example: He wasn’t (was not) excited to leave.2. Possessive nouns & indefinite pronouns.Examples: John’s pet raccoon is smelly.The answer was anyone’s guess.
Possessive PronunciationWe often do not pronounce the possessive –s of:• Singular nouns ending in an –s, -z, or –x sound.• Names with more than one –s (Moses).• Names that sound like plurals (Rivers, Bridges).• Nouns followed by a word beginning in an –s.Examples:Moses’ mother hid him in a basket.Jeff Bridges’ performance in The BigLebowski has made the film a lasting favorite.You are late again for goodness’ sake!
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Apostrophe Use<strong>Apostrophes</strong> are used for:1. Contractions.Example: He wasn’t (was not) excited to leave.2. Possessive nouns & indefinite pronouns.Examples: John’s pet raccoon is smelly.The answer was anyone’s guess.
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