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UNIT 12<br />
APOSTROPHES FOR OWNERSHIP<br />
Apostrophes can be used to show ownership. Some people find it difficult to know where<br />
the apostrophe should go. But, if you follow the simple rules, it’s easy!<br />
Rule 1<br />
Rule 2<br />
An apostrophe is placed after the owner or owners.<br />
There must be an ‘s’ be<strong>for</strong>e or after the apostrophe.<br />
Mrs Doyle’s class lunch list<br />
Ham and salad<br />
Ham and salad<br />
1. Check the last sentence. Does it follow<br />
Rules 1 and 2?<br />
The sandwich belongs to Simon.<br />
Simon owns the sandwich.<br />
It is Simon’s sandwich. Yes No<br />
2. Check the last sentence. Does it follow<br />
Rules 1 and 2?<br />
The apples belong to Chloe and Sarah.<br />
The girls own the apples.<br />
They are the girls’ apples. Yes No<br />
3. Check the last sentence. Does it follow<br />
Rules 1 and 2?<br />
The yoghurt belongs to Rory.<br />
Rory owns the yoghurt.<br />
It is Rory’s yoghurt. Yes No<br />
4. Check the last sentence. Does it follow<br />
Rules 1 and 2?<br />
The cheese and crackers belong to the<br />
boys.<br />
The boys own the cheese and crackers.<br />
They are the boys’ cheese<br />
and crackers. Yes No<br />
5. Check the last sentence. Does it follow<br />
Rules 1 and 2?<br />
The milk belongs to the brothers.<br />
The brothers own the milk.<br />
It is the brothers’ milk. Yes No<br />
6. Check the last sentence. Does it follow<br />
Rules 1 and 2?<br />
The rolls belong to Max and Tom.<br />
Max and Tom own the rolls.<br />
They are Max and Tom’s<br />
rolls. Yes No<br />
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TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR WRITING (Book E)<br />
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