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Apostrophes can be used to form contractions. Here are some of the most commonly used contractions:
not: aren't, can't, couldn't, didn't, doesn't, don't, hadn't, hasn't, haven't, isn't, mustn't, shouldn't, wasn't, weren't, won't, wouldn't will: he'll, I'll, it'll, she'll, they'll, we'll us: let's have: I've, they've, we've, you've had, would: he'd, I'd, she'd, they'd, we'd, you'd is, has: he's, it's, she'd, they'd, we'd, you'd are: they're, we're, you're am: I'm
APOSTROPHE-S MEANING
Greg's kite The kite that belongs to Greg.
Mary's lamb The lamb that belongs to Mary.
the class' project The project that belongs to the class.
the babies' cries The cries that belong to the babies.
the birds' nests The nests that belong to the birds.
the children's voices The voices of the children.
Exact Words
It is best to use words as precise a meaning as possible when writing. A commonly used word is "said". Often it is possible to use words with basically the same meaning as "said", but which fit the exact situation a little better. Here is a list of some words which mean about the same thing as said, but which apply to different situations more precisely than "said".
moaned complained warned boasted exclaimed snapped declared shrieked suggested recited demanded teased groaned sighed insinuated muttered screamed yelled whispered asked replied exclaimed agreed questioned stuttered reported uttered explained giggled stammered sang echoed remarked