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Disclaimer: This is only for those who don't know when to use apostrophes, and actually want to know. I personally don't have direct problems with general misuse.
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What is it?
The apostrophe is the following symbol: '
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Why you might want to know:
Technically there is no need for correct english on forums and general (subspace) chat. At times, misuse of apostrophes can be a humour in itself. In case you were curious though, here is how you actually DO use apostrophes.. in case you might need to one day, e.g. filling in a form for a job, taking an english exam, making a decent advertisement for someone, etc.
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The basic rules:
The rules concerning the use of Apostrophes in written English are very simple:
1. They are used to denote a missing letter or letters, for example:
- I can't instead of I cannot
- I don't instead of I do not
- it's instead of it is
2. They are used to denote possession, for example:
- the dog's bone
- the company's logo
- Jones's bakery (but Joneses' bakery if owned by more than one Jones)
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Further reading:
The rules were copied from the website: The Apostrophe Protection Society. It contains more useful information if you are interested.
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Fun stuff:
For real life examples of apostrophe abuse (don't worry you are not alone!), click here.
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What is it?
The apostrophe is the following symbol: '
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Why you might want to know:
Technically there is no need for correct english on forums and general (subspace) chat. At times, misuse of apostrophes can be a humour in itself. In case you were curious though, here is how you actually DO use apostrophes.. in case you might need to one day, e.g. filling in a form for a job, taking an english exam, making a decent advertisement for someone, etc.
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The basic rules:
The rules concerning the use of Apostrophes in written English are very simple:
1. They are used to denote a missing letter or letters, for example:
- I can't instead of I cannot
- I don't instead of I do not
- it's instead of it is
2. They are used to denote possession, for example:
- the dog's bone
- the company's logo
- Jones's bakery (but Joneses' bakery if owned by more than one Jones)
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Further reading:
The rules were copied from the website: The Apostrophe Protection Society. It contains more useful information if you are interested.
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Fun stuff:
For real life examples of apostrophe abuse (don't worry you are not alone!), click here.
Something like a page from an english textbook or something. (not discrediting your intelligence here though, I have plenty of faith in ya)
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