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Apostrophes
Summary
The lesson provides an in-depth exploration of the use of apostrophes, focusing on their two primary functions: to indicate contractions and to denote possession. It also highlights common pitfalls to avoid on the ACT English test.
- Apostrophes are used for contractions, such as shortening 'do not' to 'don't'.
- They also show possession, with different rules for singular, plural, and plural nouns not ending in 's'.
- Common mistakes include confusing 'it's' (it is) with 'its' (possessive), and 'who's' (who is) with 'whose' (possessive).
- Incorrect forms like 'would of' instead of 'would've' are highlighted as errors to avoid.
- The lesson emphasizes the importance of context in determining the correct use of apostrophes for singular versus plural possession.
Chapters
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Understanding Apostrophes
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Contractions and Common Mistakes
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Possession: Singular, Plural, and Exceptions
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Navigating Possessive Pronouns and Test Pitfalls
