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Monday, April 4, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions- FAQ

1. When do we use the apostrophe?
    - 2 uses: Contraction (isn't, don't) & Possession (Gina's, Jess')
    -It's = it is or it has
   


2. When do we use Everybody...is and Everybody..are?
    - we know that the word everybody is singular because we say Everybody is here.
    - sometimes, we tend to think of everybody as  a group of individuals, so we usually say Everybody brought their own food to the picnic. 


3. What is the difference between past and passed?
    - Past referring to time or distance
    - Passed referring to the action of passing

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