Aporstrophes
What does the apostrophe do in can’t?
It replaces missing letters.
Which word is always capitalized in English, no matter where it is in a sentence?
The pronoun I.
What punctuation separates hours and minutes?
The colon (:): 10:15.
Where does the comma go in the date July 1 1908?
Between the day and the year: July 1, 1908.
How do you show possession in the student’s book?
Apostrophe + s for singular.
Should days and months be capitalized?
Yes
How do you introduce a list with I will bring the following?
With a colon: I will bring the following: chips, napkins…
hat’s the error in Honolulu Hawaii U.S.A.?
Missing commas: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.
What’s the difference between its and it’s?
its: possessive; it’s: contraction of it is.
What’s the rule for capitalizing book titles?
Capitalize important words and always the first and last word.
How do you use colons with quotations?
To introduce them after a complete sentence: He said: “I’m ready.”
What is the function of the commas in My boss, for example, donated money?
They set off an interrupter.
What’s the error in The dogs’ bark all night long if referring to one dog?
It should be The dog’s bark.
Should west be capitalized in the family moved west?
No, unless it’s a region (the West Coast).
What’s the error in My final answer still stands “No!”?
Missing colon: My final answer still stands: “No!”
What’s the error in For some skaters skateboarding is a sport?
Missing comma after skaters: For some skaters, skateboarding is a sport.