Apostrophe Rules–A Quick Guide | Grammarly
www.grammarly.com › blog › apostropheSep 23, 2022 · Apostrophe use: Contractions and omissions. A contraction is a shortened form of a word (or group of words) that omits certain letters or sounds. In a contraction, an apostrophe represents missing letters. The most common contractions are made up of verbs, auxiliaries, or modals attached to other words: He would=He’d. I have=I’ve. They are=They’re.