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Using ApostrophesPossession-

The house belongs to my mother.

My mothers house.

The bicycle belongs to the girl.

The girls bicycle.

Possession

When the possessor is one person (single) :

The mans coat.My sisters hat.

When the possessors are more than one (plural): My cousins parents.

When names end with the letter s:James wife or Jamess wifeContractions-

There is nobody here.

Theres nobody here.

Where is Freddy?

Wheres Freddy?ContractionsFormal writing:She has always loved him. Informal or speaking:Shes always loved him.

The apostrophe is used to indicate the missing letters (or sounds).Im (I am) Hes (He is) Youre (You are)