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What is apostrophe give two examples?
Apostrophe – when a character in a literary work speaks to an object, an idea, or someone who doesn’t exist as if it is a living person. This is done to produce dramatic effect and to show the importance of the object or idea. Examples of Apostrophe: 1. Oh, rose, how sweet you smell and how bright you look!
Where is the apostrophe on my keyboard?
The apostrophe key is usually located between colon/semicolon and Enter key. You can also use the combination Alt+39 with the number written using the numeric keyboard.
Should this sentence have an apostrophe?
Any time you have “it’s” or “its” in your writing, double-check the sentence. If you can say “it is” in its place, then you do need the apostrophe. Don’t use an apostrophe unless you mean “it is.”
Do you put apostrophe S after Z?
Rule: To show singular possession of a name ending in s or z, some writers add just an apostrophe. Others also add another s. Rule: To show plural possession of a name ending in s, ch, or z, form the plural first; then immediately use the apostrophe.
What are some examples of sentences using apostrophe?
Oh,rose,how sweet you smell and how bright you look!
Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
The sentence that uses the apostrophe correctly is: My cat’s claws are very sharp. Log in for more information. Added 10/7/2014 9:35:43 AM. This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.
What are the reasons for using an apostrophe?
Forming Possessive Nouns Showing Omission of Letters or Numbers Forming Strange Plurals
Which is the correct use of the apostrophe?
An apostrophe can be used to show possession by a plural noun.