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Resources - Grammar/How To Use An Apostrophe.md

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 **Is it plural?**
 *Plural means more than one.*
-For example: I saw two **kittens** riding a goat. **Goats** are great for transportation.
+For Example: I saw two **kittens** riding a goat. **Goats** are great for transportation.
 
 ***Don't*** use an apostrophe.
 
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 	- **90's fashion was a bit awkward. Just say no to hammer pants.**
 	Then do this:
 	- **I attended college in the late '90s and early 2000s.**
+
+**Is it indicating possession?**
+*Possession means to own something.*
+*For Example:* **Bob's hat was made out of jelly beans.**
+
+Use an apostrophe.
+
+But watch out: Is it plural and possessive? For Example:
+> The **soldiers'** rifles were no match for Bob's amazing lightning pants.
+
+Then put the apostrophe after the "s."
+Unless it's a word that's already plural, such as "children," then you'd write "children's."

Show don't tell.md

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+*Source: [show, don't tell – @lyralit on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/lyralit/687605346469068800/show-dont-tell-anticipation-bouncing-legs)*
+
+**show, don't tell:**
+
+_Anticipation_
+- Bouncing legs
+- Darting eyes
+- Breathing deeply
+- Useless / mindless tasks
+- Eyes on the clock
+- Checking and re-checking
+
+_Frustration_
+- Grumbling
+- Heavy footsteps
+- Hot flush
+- Narrowed eyes
+- Pointing fingers
+- Pacing / stomping
+
+_Sadness_
+- Eyes filling up with tears
+- Blinking quickly
+- Hiccuped breaths
+- Face turned away
+- Red / burning cheeks
+- Short sentences with gulps
+
+_Happiness_
+- Smiling / cheeks hurting
+- Animated
+- Chest hurts from laughing
+- Rapid movements
+- Eye contact
+- Quick speaking
+
+_Boredom_
+- Complaining
+- Sighing
+- Grumbling
+- Pacing
+- Leg bouncing
+- Picking at nails
+
+_Fear_
+- Quick heartbeat
+- Shaking / clammy hands
+- Pinching self
+- Tuck away
+- Closing eyes
+- Clenched hands
+
+_Disappointment_
+- No eye contact
+- Hard swallow
+- Clenched hands
+- Tears, occasionally
+- _Mhm-hmm_
+
+_Tiredness_
+- Spacing out
+- Eyes closing
+- Nodding head absently
+- Long sighs
+- No eye contact
+- Grim smile
+
+_Confidence_
+- Prolonged eye contact
+- Appreciates instead of apologizing
+- Active listening
+- Shoulders back
+- Micro reactions