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For example,
y ‘Your projects must be completed by tomorrow,’ said the teacher.

Apostrophe (’)

The apostrophe is used
1. to show possession. For example,

y This is Vikram’s bag.

y My friend’s brother is a pilot.

2. to show missing letters in words. For example,

y It’s very hot today! (It’s = It is)
y I can’t come tomorrow. (can’t = cannot)

y I’ll go to the bazaar tomorrow evening. (I’ll = I will)

y I’ve got your book today. (I’ve = I have)

Punctuate these sentences correctly using capital letters, full stops, commas,
apostrophes, inverted commas, question marks and exclamation marks.

1. i thought i saw a cat said tweety bird

2. supermans favourite line is up up and away

3. how dare you speak to her like that

4. cricket may be the national sport of england but it is very popular in many other
countries as well

5. on christmas day when jane woke up in the morning she saw a stocking hanging by
the side of her bed

6. when you go to the mall please buy fruits vegetables eggs and butter

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