Apostrophes for Possession and Contractions
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can correctly use apostrophes to show possession and create contractions.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the two main uses of an apostrophe discussed in the video.
2. Rewrite the following sentence to show possession correctly: The dog collar belongs to Sarah.
3. Correct the following sentence, which contains an error in apostrophe usage: Its a beautiful day for a walk.
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Educational Video
When to use apostrophes - Laura McClure
TED-Ed