How to use an apostrophe

Apostrophes - this symbol: ' - can often be confusing, even for native English speakers.

For instance, when listening to people speak, "your" and "you're" sound the same, but "your" indicates possession, and "you're" is a contraction of "you are".

- Your clothes are wet.

- You're an idiot!

Here's a great guide by The Oatmeal to help you learn when to use them!

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe

The Oatmeal is a irreverent site, with cartoons ranging from the very silly to the more serious.