What is the difference is between apostrophes of possession and contraction?
1 Answer
Oct 14, 2016
Apostrophes of possession denote belonging; apostrophes of contraction indicate missing letters.
Explanation:
Apostrophes of possession denote the possession of something.
For example:
This is Mary's lamb. (This is the lamb belonging to Mary.)
Apostrophes of contraction indicate missing letters.
For example:
Mary can't eat lamb. (Mary cannot eat lamb.)
