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What is the purpose of using apostrophes in contractions?
What is the purpose of using apostrophes in contractions?
- To indicate possession
- To show plural nouns
- To show where letters have been omitted (correct)
- To emphasize a word
Which of the following is an example of a contraction?
Which of the following is an example of a contraction?
- The players' uniforms
- I'll be there (correct)
- Sam's book
- Girls' toys
In formal writing, what is the recommended approach regarding contractions?
In formal writing, what is the recommended approach regarding contractions?
- Use contractions for formality
- Use contractions interchangeably with full phrases
- Use contractions for emphasis
- Avoid using contractions (correct)
How is possession indicated for plural nouns ending in 's'?
How is possession indicated for plural nouns ending in 's'?
When two or more people own something together, where should the apostrophe be placed?
When two or more people own something together, where should the apostrophe be placed?
What is the purpose of using contractions in writing?
What is the purpose of using contractions in writing?
Which of the following is a correct example of plural possession?
Which of the following is a correct example of plural possession?
What is the correct way to write the contraction for 'it is or it has'?
What is the correct way to write the contraction for 'it is or it has'?
In formal writing, what is the recommended approach regarding the use of contractions?
In formal writing, what is the recommended approach regarding the use of contractions?
Which of the following is not a correct example of singular possession?
Which of the following is not a correct example of singular possession?
How should the apostrophe be placed for plural nouns not ending in 's' in possession?
How should the apostrophe be placed for plural nouns not ending in 's' in possession?
Which of the following correctly shows joint possession?
Which of the following correctly shows joint possession?
What common misconception do people often make with the contraction 'would have'?
What common misconception do people often make with the contraction 'would have'?
What is the correct contraction for 'I will'?
What is the correct contraction for 'I will'?
Which of the following is a correct example of indicating possession for plural nouns not ending in 's'?
Which of the following is a correct example of indicating possession for plural nouns not ending in 's'?
What is a common misconception people may have with the contraction 'cannot'?
What is a common misconception people may have with the contraction 'cannot'?
In formal writing, what is the recommended approach regarding the use of contractions for creating a more formal tone?
In formal writing, what is the recommended approach regarding the use of contractions for creating a more formal tone?
Which of the following is NOT a correct example of indicating possession for singular nouns?
Which of the following is NOT a correct example of indicating possession for singular nouns?
What is a common mistake people make when contracting 'it is or it has'?
What is a common mistake people make when contracting 'it is or it has'?
Which of the following demonstrates joint possession correctly?
Which of the following demonstrates joint possession correctly?
How should the apostrophe be placed for plural possession when the plural noun ends in 's'?
How should the apostrophe be placed for plural possession when the plural noun ends in 's'?
Which of the following is an incorrect example of a contraction?
Which of the following is an incorrect example of a contraction?
What would be the correct contraction for the phrase 'would have'?
What would be the correct contraction for the phrase 'would have'?
What would be an incorrect way to contract 'I will'?
What would be an incorrect way to contract 'I will'?
