Use of Apostrophes

An apostrophe is used to indicate the omission of letter(s)/numbers.

Ex.: You’re (You are).

        She’s (She is/She has).

        I’ll (I will/I shall).

                ’84 (1984).

Confused Adjectives

This and That

Rule: This refers to things that are nearer, indicates something physically close; That is used to refer to more distant things.

Incorrect Usage: (a) Look at this star in the sky.

  (b) I want to buy that dress.

Correct Usage: (a) Look at that star in the sky.

(b) I want to buy this dress.