Part 1. Supreme Grammar—Punctuation Marks
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.
Learn Your Way
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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