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To use apostrophes, add an apostrophe followed by an "s" after the name of a person or place to indicate ownership. For example, you could write "Mary's lemons." In the case of plural ownership, add an apostrophe after the "s" instead, as in "the Smarts' boat." You can also use apostrophes for other contractions, including "don't" for "do not," and "isn't" for "is not." However, you should avoid using an apostrophe with the word "it" so you don't get confused with "it's," which is an abbreviation for "it is." For tips on how to write an apostrophe in cursive or how and avoid non-existent contractions, read on!