Apostrophes

Start with the two uses

The Apostrophes flashcard deck introduces possession and omission, then asks you to consider whether examples are correct. Use it to become familiar with the two purposes before looking at how apostrophes are placed in different words.

For a visual overview, look at the mind map that groups examples under singular nouns, names ending in s and plural nouns. It includes examples such as “Ben’s”, “girls’” and “children’s”. Compare the position of the apostrophe in each group as you study.

Work through possession

The Possessive Apostrophes flowchart starts by asking whether something in the sentence belongs to someone or something. Follow its questions to consider when an apostrophe is needed. It also points out that a shortening of “is” or “has” can use an apostrophe.

The Apostrophes teaser flashcards focus on possessive phrases and ask where the apostrophe and the letter s belong. Another mind map contrasts “my friend’s books” with “my friends’ books”, alongside examples of omission. These resources give you different ways to look at the same punctuation choice.

Pair a map with a quiz

After studying a map, try the quiz with missing apostrophes in the sentence “Its too late, dont worry.” It also asks when an apostrophe is needed. The possessive gap-fill quiz offers examples involving a relative, friends’ cats and a place name.

Return to the map and compare its examples with the choices you considered in the quiz. You can then use the flashcards to review possession and omission again.

Use the unit

Apostrophes is a section of the Punctuation and Capitalization unit in English language. The resources here give you a focused place to study apostrophes within that unit. Choose a map and a quiz to work through together.