What are apostrophes used for in English?

What are apostrophes used for in English?

Apostrophes are used to indicate possession, form contractions, and sometimes to show plurals of letters or symbols.

Can you give me examples of possession using apostrophes?

Sure! For example, "the dog's leash" shows that the leash belongs to the dog. Similarly, "the teachers' lounge" indicates that the lounge is for multiple teachers.

What about contractions? How do apostrophes work there?

Apostrophes replace omitted letters in contractions. For instance, "do not" becomes "don't" and "I am" becomes "I'm".

Are there any common mistakes people make with apostrophes?

Yes, a common mistake is using apostrophes for plural nouns, like writing "apple's" instead of "apples".