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Apostrophes

Apostrophes. English Bellwork. English Bellwork- Monday, March 5. Directions: Write out the examples. Then, create rules about apostrophes based on these examples. 1. Paul’s ax 2. they have= they’ve 3. carpenters’ hammers. When to Use Apostrophes Video.

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Apostrophes

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  1. Apostrophes English Bellwork

  2. English Bellwork- Monday, March 5 • Directions: Write out the examples. Then, create rules about apostrophes based on these examples. • 1. Paul’s ax • 2. they have= they’ve • 3. carpenters’ hammers

  3. When to Use Apostrophes Video • https://ed.ted.com/lessons/when-to-use-apostrophes-laura-mcclure/review_open#question-7 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My6oGvkHnfY

  4. English Bellwork- Tuesday, March 6 • Directions: Rewrite the underlined phrases in the sentences with phrases using possessives with apostrophes. • 1. Have you ever thought about how the tools of a carpenter find their way into art and music? • 2. The operation of a chisel depends on the principle of the inclined plane. • 3. It is the machine of a carpenter, yet it’s also the machine of a sculptor.

  5. English Bellwork- Wednesday, March 7 • Directions: Rewrite the underlined phrases in the sentences with phrases using possessives with apostrophes. • 1. Without the hammer we would not have David by Michelangelo or the totem poles of Native Americans. • 2. You’ll find the hammer in the percussion section of an orchestra, and the chisel inside the mouthpieces of woodwinds.

  6. English Bellwork- Thursday, March 8 • Directions: Write out the sentences, choosing the correct form of apostrophe. • 1. The (levers/lever’s) one of simplest machines. • 2. (Who’s/Whose) able to name an even simpler one? • 3. (Curtis’/Curtis’s) suggestion is the inclined plane.

  7. English Bellwork- Friday, March 9 • Directions: Create sentences using commas to SHOW each of these four comma rules. • 1. He says (its/it’s) simpler because there (aren’t/ arent) any moving parts. • 2. (Their/They’re) dictionary defines machine as “a device that performs work.” • 3. (Im/I’m) confused about the (scientists’s/scientists’) definition of work.

  8. One of the trickiest snags in English grammar is "its" versus "it's". Which of the following statements is true about this conundrum? • A. "It's" only takes an apostrophe when it's a contraction for "it is" or "it has". • B. If you can replace "it's" with "it is" or "it has", then use the apostrophe. • C. If you're showing possession, leave it out. • D. All of the above

  9. The placement of an apostrophe can really change the meaning of a sentence. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the power of apostrophe placement? • A. Those robots in the sand are my sister's. • B. Those robots in the sand are my sisters'. • C. Those robots in the sand are my sisters. • D. All of the above

  10. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that an apostrophe can be used? • A. To mark possession • B. To mark contraction • C. To mark the plural of single letters • D. To mark the best part of a book

  11. When it comes to the use of apostrophe-s after a proper noun ending in s, what do is the right thing to do? • A. use the –s ending only for names of people • B. only use the –s ending sometimes • C. maintain one style throughout your writing • D. don’t use any apostrophes as possessives

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