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Apostrophe

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An apostrophe shows possession or marks missing letters in a contraction.

Course connection

PSAT Reading and Writing

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Apostrophe appears across 1 PSAT guide as a remediation concept.
  2. Plural nouns usually do not need apostrophes unless they are possessive.

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Apostrophe Definition for PSAT | Fiveable