Apostrophes pull double duty, marking possession and forming contractions.

This little swoosh is surprisingly tricky. In this lesson, you’ll see how legal writers put this tiny punctuation mark to work: forming possessives precisely, using contractions thoughtfully, and avoiding the most common mix-ups. Choose how you want to learn—with a short podcast, quick reading, gamified exercise, example bank, or quiz.

Lesson Menu: Apostrophes

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Practice: Interactive Drill Listen: Podcast on Apostrophes—or Click Play Above Read: Chapter 1, The Supreme Guide to Writing Explore: Real Supreme Court Examples Check Your Skills: Apostrophes Quiz
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