Learn in simple terms how to write 'Lil,' 'Lil',' 'Li'l,' and 'Li'l'' correctly and what each means.
Hello! Today, we will learn about the different ways to write something that sounds like 'little' but is shortened to 'Lil' or 'Li'l.'
1. Lil: This is the simplest way to write it without any apostrophes. It just looks like 'Lil.' People sometimes use this when they want to say 'little' in a short way.
2. Lil': Here, there is an apostrophe after the 'l' (like a little tick mark). This shows that the word 'little' is missing some letters at the end. So 'Lil'' means the same as 'little' but shorter!
3. Li'l: This is a little different! There is an apostrophe in the middle, between the 'i' and the 'l.' This shows that some parts of the word 'little' are left out in the middle.
4. Li'l': This is like combining both ideas! It has an apostrophe in the middle and one at the end. It shows letters are left out in the middle and the end.
In short, all of these are ways to say 'little' in a short and fun way. See how the apostrophes (the little tick marks) tell us where letters are missing?
When you use them, remember: apostrophes help us show that parts of words are missing!