🔁 ‘S: Is, Has, or Possession?
Quickly identify what ’s means based on what comes next.
🎯 Level: Intermediate ⏱ Time: 5 minutes 📘 Category: Grammar
1️⃣😕 Confusion
Is it:
John is late?
John has late?
John’s (something)?
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2️⃣ The Core Rule (simple & memorable)
’s has only three meanings:
- IS
- HAS
- POSSESSION
👉 The meaning depends on the next word, not the apostrophe.
3️⃣ The Three Uses
🔹 A. ’s = IS
Used before:
- adjectives
- -ing verbs
Examples:
John’s tired → John is tired
She’s working → She is working
Quick check
adjective / -ing → IS
🔹 B. ’s = HAS
Used before:
- past participles
Examples:
- She’s finished → She has finished
- He’s eaten → He has eaten
Quick check
past participle → HAS
🔹 C. ’s = POSSESSION
Used before:
- nouns
Examples:
- John’s car
- Maria’s phone
Quick check
noun → POSSESSION
4️⃣ ❌ / ✅ Quick Corrections
❌ She’s a new car.
✅ She has a new car.
❌ John’s eaten lunch right now.
✅ John is eating lunch right now..
5️⃣ One-Glance Summary
• adjective / -ing → IS
• past participle → HAS
• noun → POSSESSION
6️⃣ Mini Check
What does ’s mean?
- Anna’s busy → _____
- Anna’s finished → _____
- Anna’s desk → _____
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