Plural Contractions
* What they are: A plural contraction combines a plural pronoun (like "we," "they," "you") with a verb, usually "are" or "have."
* How they work: The contraction replaces the letters of the verb with an apostrophe.
* Examples:
* We're (we are)
* They've (they have)
* You're (you are)
* They're (they are)
* You've (you have)
Possessive Nouns
* What they are: Possessive nouns show ownership or belonging.
* How they work:
* Singular nouns: Add an apostrophe and an "s" ('s) to the end of the word. (e.g., *the cat's tail*)
* Plural nouns ending in "s": Add only an apostrophe after the "s" (e.g., *the cats' toys*)
* Plural nouns not ending in "s": Add an apostrophe and an "s" ('s). (e.g., *children's books*)
Key Differences
* Purpose: Plural contractions combine words for brevity, while possessive nouns show ownership.
* Apostrophe Use: Both use apostrophes, but the placement and reason differ.
Examples in Context
* Plural Contraction: "They're going to the park." (This uses the contraction "They're" to combine "They" and "are".)
* Possessive Noun: "The dog's bone is buried in the garden." (This uses "dog's" to show that the bone belongs to the dog.)
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore any specific aspect in more detail!