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By:

Merlyn Marn M

Gloriana Gonzlez M


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Rule 1 Use the apostrophe with contractions. The

apostrophe is always placed at the spot wherethe letter(s) has been removed.

Examples:don't, isn't

Rule 2 Use the apostrophe to show possession. For

singular and plural nouns that do not end in -s,form the possessive by adding -s.

Examples:one boy's hatthe womens club


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Rule 3 For plural nouns that end in s, form the

possessive by adding only an apostrophe. Examples:

two boys' hatsthe girls clothes

Rule 4 For compound nouns, show possession at the

end of the compound.

Examples:my mother-in-law's hat

Steven Kings novels are very popular.


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Rule 5

If the compound noun is plural, form the plural first andthen use the apostrophe.

Example:my two brothers-in-law's hats

Rule 6 Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his,

hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already showpossession so they do not require an apostrophe. The onlytime an apostrophe is used for it'sis when it is acontraction for it isor it has.

Correct:This book is hers, not yours.

Incorrect:Sincerely your's.


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Rule 1

In dialogue, use the exclamation point to indicate a strongcommand in an imperative sentence. This denotes a firmand direct order.

Examples Clean the elephant enclosure now!

Look out, there's an elephant running behind you!

Rule 2 In dialogue, use the exclamation point to convey an

emphatic declaration, which can indicate any of the

following emotions: Examples Shock: "There's been a terrible accident!" Excitement: "Oh my God! What a fantastic birthday gift!"


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Rule 3

Do not use the exclamation point with a period, comma,

colon, or semicolon.

No: He shouted: "Watch out!." Yes: "Watch out!" he shouted.

Rule 4 Using an exclamation point for indicating rhetorical

questions. It is a question for which no answer is expectedor for which the answer is self-evident.

Examples Aren't his paintings amazing! [indignant or exciting

reaction] Aren't the twins adorable! [wonder and awe]


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Rule 1

Use a question mark only after a directquestion.

Examples:Will you go with me?

Rule 2 Use a question mark when a sentence is half

statement and half question. Examples:

You found those documents, didn't you?


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Rule 3 Use the question mark after a direct question which is

inserted into a statement. If the question comes atthe end, separate it with a comma. Capitalization ofthe question after the comma is used for extremeemphasis but is rarely recommended.

.Examples: .

Her boss wondered, Was she really doing her job thebest she could?[Question capitalized for extreme emphasis].

The question was, was she really doing the best she

could?[Question not capitalizedrecommended]


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Rule 4 If the inserted question comes in the

beginning, put the question mark in themiddle but do not capitalize the wordfollowing it.

Examples: .

Was she really doing her job the best shecould? her boss wondered.

.Was she really doing the best she could? wasthe question.


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