Apostrophes

Which is NOT true?

• Use an apostrophe to form contractions
• Use an apostrophe to show ownership
• Use an apostrophe to form a plural noun

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

To show SINGULAR POSSESSION, place the apostrophe BEFORE the S.  (Example: Roxy's leash)

• TRUE
• FALSE

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Correct APOSTROPHE usage?

There are 31 DAYS' in December.

• YES

• NO

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Correct APOSTROPHE usage?
One STUDENT'S book is missing.

• YES
• NO

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Look at the word ending AND apostrophe usage...
Is it correct?
Two HURRICANES' paths were closely tracked. 

• YES
• NO

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Look at the word ending AND apostrophe usage...
Is it correct?
Two WOLFS' pups were born in the zoo.

• YES
• NO

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which demonstrates

correct apostrophe usage?

• One students car was painted red and black.

• One student’s car was painted red and black.

• One students’ car was painted red and black.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which demonstrates correct apostrophe usage?

• Many students cars were painted red and black.

• Many student’s cars were painted red and black.

• Many students’ cars were painted red and black.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which demonstrates correct

apostrophe usage?

• Four coats were picked up from lost and found.

• Four coat’s were picked up from lost and found.

• Four coats’ were picked up from lost and found.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Complete this line: Both of their _____ were out of tune.

• pianos
• piano's 

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2