The bizarre and unexpected history of the apostrophe
In short: Discover how a common punctuation mark has a strange past, including a name that shares no real connection to grammar. This video explores the origins and evolution of the apostrophe.
In this presentation, David, Paige, and guest Jake trace the unusual trajectory of the apostrophe. The video examines how this collection of marks—which includes other punctuation like question marks and exclamation points—evolved from something entirely unrelated to its modern grammatical function.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: BONUS: History of the apostrophe | The Apostrophe | Punctuation | Khan Academy
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