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TED-ED: When to use apostrophes - Laura McClure
It's possessive. It's often followed by S's. And it's sometimes tricky when it comes to its usage. It's the apostrophe. Laura McClure gives a refresher on when to use apostrophes in writing.
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Mastering Apostrophes: Understanding Possession and Plural Possession
New ReviewThis video provides a clear and concise explanation of the correct usage of apostrophes for showing possession in the English language. The teacher uses simple examples and visuals to illustrate the difference between singular and plural...
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How to Use Apostrophes
Howcast -Learn how to use apostrophes correctly from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.
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Spelling words with the apostrophe for singular possession
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the apostrophe for singular possession. Key learning points: - An apostrophe has more than one purpose. - An apostrophe can show possession. - An 's is used to show belonging after the first noun.
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Spelling words with contracted forms
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with contracted forms, such as isn't and can't. Key learning points: - In contractions, the apostrophe shows where a letter or letters would be if the words were written in full. - Saying the expanded...
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Writing a section about bats in a non-chronological report
Pupil outcome: I can write a section about bats in a non-chronological report on nocturnal animals. Key learning points: - The first section of the report will be all about bats. - An apostrophe can show if a noun belongs to another...
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Spelling words using the apostrophe for possession or contraction
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the apostrophe for singular possession or contraction. Key learning points: - An apostrophe has more than one purpose. - An apostrophe can show contraction or possession. - It's is the contracted...
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Understanding Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns
Delve into the basics of English grammar with a focus on contractions and singular possessive pronouns. Learn how to form contractions using "not" and verbs like "to be," and distinguish between similar sounding words such as "it's" (it...
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Mastering Contractions in English Grammar
Explore the world of contractions in English, focusing on those involving the verb "to be" and the word "not." Learn how to shorten phrases like "cannot" to "can't" and "will not" to "won't," using apostrophes to combine words for more...
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Mastering Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns
Dive into the world of contractions and singular possessive pronouns, the everyday tools of the English language that enhance clarity and fluency in communication. Learn how contractions streamline sentences, transforming "cannot" into...
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The Complete Solidity Course - Zero to Advanced for Blockchain and Smart Contracts - Bytes Versus Strings in Solidity II
In this video, we will continue our discussion on the difference between bytes and strings in Solidity. Additionally, we will cover some important use cases for bytes and strings in smart contracts. This clip is from the chapter "Learn...
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Python Bootcamp in a Day - Python Programming for Beginners - Python Scripts and IDLE
This video explains Python scripts and IDE. This clip is from the chapter "Getting Set Up on a PC or MAC" of the series "Python Bootcamp in a Day - Python Programming for Beginners".null
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Crazy Contractions
Mr. Griot explains that contractions are formed when two words are put together and shortened. He also teaches the purpose of the apostrophe in contractions. Mr. Griot also demonstrates how to write contractions correctly and correct...
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Review for You: Using Contractions
Mr. Griot reviews the origins of contractions and practices using them properly in a sentence.
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Plural Possessive Nouns
Mr. Griot explains how to change a singular noun to a plural noun. He shows how to look at endings of plural nouns and properly make them plural possessive nouns.
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Singular Possessive Nouns
Mr. Griot explains how to change a singular noun to show possession.
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AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - JavaScript Strings
In this lesson, you will learn about strings in JavaScript, which store a series of characters or text in quotes with an example.
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Showing Possession
This lesson provides an overview of possessives and their forms, plural and singular, and practices using them correctly in sentences.
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Conventions of English
Conventions of English demonstrates how to use conventions of English by writing sentences using correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
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Correcting Apostrophe Errors
"Correcting Apostrophe Errors" shows how to identify and correct apostrophe errors in contractions and possessive nouns.
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Understanding Possessive Nouns
"Understanding Possessive Nouns" defines and models how to identify possessive nouns.
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Learning About Contractions: Making Words Shorter and Faster
In this video, Jenny and Lucas learn about contractions as they prepare for the grand opening of their store. They explore how contractions are formed by removing letters and using apostrophes. The video covers various common...
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All About Contractions {Grammar}
This video teaches various contractions, how they are made out of two words, and how they can be taken apart. It focuses on common contractions of not, would, will, and is.