Commas unit 06

Apostrophes (Concluded) Unit Unit Apostrophes (Concluded)  Possessives: Singular Nouns Ending in S  Possessives: Joint and Separate Ownership  Contractions Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of Possessives: Singular Nouns Ending in S To make possessive a singular noun ending in s or the sound of s, add an apostrophe and an s (’s )  The actress’s interview was held after her Emmy nomination  Louis’s grades improved with the help of his counselor Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of Tryout Sentences I heard that (Agnes) car couldn’t be repaired The newspaper reported that the (countess) jewels were stolen During transit the (box) cover was damaged (Deloris) brother just left for a three-week trip to Africa A majority of the members voted for (Alex) reelection Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of Possessives: Joint and Separate Ownership To indicate ownership of the same item by two or more people, make the last person’s name possessive To indicate separate ownership by two or more people, make each person’s name possessive  Raul and Freddy’s printer is portable  Raul’s and Freddy’s printers are portable Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of Tryout Sentences Have you found the keys to Camille and Sean home? Oswald and Habib promotions were expected by their colleagues I will feed Debra and Luke cat during their absence Today is Sari and Garth tenth anniversary Mrs Bilderback and Mr Fern spouses just met for the first time Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of Contractions Place the apostrophe where the omission of the letter or letters occur  We’re sure that the report will arrive by the end of the day  Because of the weather, Ann didn’t drive to work today Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of Tryout Sentences (It is) too bad that your employer (could not) make her plane connection The baby (would not) stop crying; his mother (did not) know what to (There is) no doubt in my mind that (you are) innocent I accidentally let the parakeet out of the cage; I (cannot) catch it (Do not) dawdle, or (you are) sure to miss your train Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of .. .Unit Apostrophes (Concluded)  Possessives: Singular Nouns Ending in S  Possessives: Joint and Separate Ownership  Contractions Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of... interview was held after her Emmy nomination  Louis’s grades improved with the help of his counselor Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of Tryout Sentences I heard that (Agnes) car couldn’t be repaired The... just left for a three-week trip to Africa A majority of the members voted for (Alex) reelection Unit Apostrophes (Concluded) of Possessives: Joint and Separate Ownership To indicate ownership