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As for his apostrophes,
he’s never learned the art.
Learning Objectives
In this chapter, you will learn how to
1 Use apostrophes in contractions.
2 Use apostrophes to show possession.
The handmade sign above announces a roadside
vendor’s stand. Harry’s apples may be the best,
but his use of the apostrophe leaves a great deal
to be desired. Can you pinpoint the problems? If
you can’t now, you will be able to by the time you
finish this chapter , which outlines the two main
uses of apostrophes: to form contractions and to
show possession.
