Apostrophes Practice Flashcard

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What is an apostrophe used for?

Back

An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., John's book) or to form contractions (e.g., don't for do not).

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How do you show possession for plural nouns ending in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' owner).

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What is the correct form for a singular noun ending in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Chris's car).

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What is the correct form for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children's toys).

Front

Identify the error: The cat's are playing outside.

Back

The correct form is 'The cats are playing outside.' (no apostrophe needed for plural).

Front

What is the rule for contractions?

Back

A contraction combines two words by omitting certain letters, indicated by an apostrophe (e.g., it's for it is).

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How do you form the possessive of a compound noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' to the last word (e.g., my mother-in-law's recipe).

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun (belonging to it), while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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Correct the sentence: The teacher's are grading papers.

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The correct form is 'The teachers are grading papers.' (no apostrophe needed for plural).

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What is the correct usage of apostrophes in the phrase 'the girls' dresses'?

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The apostrophe indicates that the dresses belong to multiple girls.