Apostrophe S (-'s)

About the Apostrophe S

Learn three ways to use it and one way people use it incorrectly.

Three Common Mistakes

Common MIstake 1
Wrong: The company sold it's factory.
Right: The company sold its factory.

Common Mistake 2
Wrong: I love music from the 80's.
Right: I love music from the 80s.

Common Mistake 3
Wrong: I have three DVD's.
Right: I have three DVDs.

Listening Game

Watch the video. Can you hear which word the /'s/ refers to?

Transcript

Listen to ten sentences. Which word do you hear for the letter S?

Good Luck

Number 1) She’s a doctor.

Number 2) This is Sally’s desk.

Number 3) I have too many CDs.

Number 4) He’s already left.

Number 5) That’s OK with me.

Number 6) That’s never been done.

Number 7) Is this Joe’s hat?

Number 8) The store’s not open today.

Number 9) It’s your turn.

Number 10) My PC’s not working.

That's it for this activity. Thanks for participating.