Apostrophes (‘) have two uses.
They show that a letter, or letters, has been left out from a word in a contraction:
- It’s not ready yet.
(it is) - We should’ve stayed outside.
(should have)
They show possession:
- The dog’s paws are dirty.
(The dog has paws.) - Please show me the children’s room.
(The children have a room.)
Apostrophes are not used to show plurals.
Common mistakes with apostrophes.
