How to Use Apostrophes (and Fix Your Mistakes): English Writing Tips with Alisha (Punctuation)

Опубликовано: 14 Июль 2021
на канале: English Writing Tips

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It's essential to know how to use the apostrophe! This punctuation mark is extremely common, but people make mistakes with it all the time. In this video, I cover 1) How to use the apostrophe to show possession, 2) How to use the apostrophe to create contractions (and indicate missing letters), and 3) when NOT to use the apostrophe. Hopefully after you watch this video you'll know everything you need to know about this punctuation mark.

I’m Alisha, and you might recognize me from language learning videos on YouTube. My background is in copy editing and translation! This channel is all about quick tips to help you improve your writing. The tips are based on my experiences as an editor (and the kinds of mistakes I see a lot).

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Reference Book Recommendations:
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Chicago Manual of Style (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3Q89c5v
Chicago Manual of Style (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/4d18LU6
The Copywriter's Handbook (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3JmD6yT
The Copywriter's Handbook (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/3JItIGh
McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/3U5iX5h
McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage (Amazon USA, International): https://amzn.to/3U20CWU

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