The document discusses the use of apostrophes for omission and possession. For omission, apostrophes are used in abbreviated words to show that letters have been left out. For possession, apostrophes are used to show ownership of nouns, such as to indicate that something belongs to a person like Tony's mum or the cats' names. Examples are provided for each use of apostrophes.

1. Apostrophes - omission
The apostrophe is used in abbreviated words to show that a letter
has / letters have been left out.
1. It is kind of you to give us a lift home.
2. Sarah cannot answer you call right now but she’ll ring you
tomorrow.
3. I am sure you will find that library book. You did not leave it in
your locker did you?
4. Rob is looking tired today is he not? His baby is teething and he is
not getting much sleep himself.
5. Gill has left a message to say she will not be ready until 10am.
She said we should not wait. Who has got the minutes of the last
meeting?

2. Apostrophes - possession
Apostrophes are used to show ownership of nouns.
1. Tonys mum keeps cats.
2. Tonys mums cats are both long haired.
3. The cats names are Bart and Homer.
4. Tonys mum is called Mrs Holmes.
5. Mrs Holmes cats are very fussy eaters.
6. At night Mrs Holmes can hear cats paws padding on the
floor.