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Quiz: Mind your apostrophes

May 05, 2017 09:18 IST

Apostrophes, says Anita Aikara, can be really confusing at times.
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Apostrophes are often used to denote possession.

For example:

The gentleman's son stays in the US.

My daughter's summer holidays have started.

Hitesh's birthday is on April 27.

Apostrophes can also act as a contraction.

For example:

I am = I'm

I will = I'll

It is = It's

Take this quiz to see how well you know your apostrophes.

Anita Aikara