Apostrophes [omission & contraction] Y6 Quiz

Select the correct contracted form of the underlined word from the boxes below.

I will not be able to come to your party,

• wo'nt

• would't

• won't

• wont'

Select the correct contracted form of the underlined word from the boxes below.

Karina said that she would come.

• she'd

• she'ld

• sh'ed

• she'wld

Select the correct contracted form of the underlined word from the boxes below

Liam was not completely surprised at the knock on his door

• was'nt

• wasnt'

• wasn't

• wa'snt

Select the box to show if the statement about the apostrophe is true or false. 

The boys’ lunch was delicious.

The apostrophe shows that there is only one boy.

• True

• False

Select the box to show if the statement about the apostrophe is true or false.

Gina put out the cats’ food.

The apostrophe shows that there is more than one cat.

• True

• False

Select the box to show if the statement about the apostrophe is true or false.

The girl’s party is this afternoon.

The apostrophe shows that there is more than one girl.

• True

• False

Select the box to show if the statement about the apostrophe is true or false.

The trees’ leaves were green.

The apostrophe shows that there is only one tree.

• True

• False

Write the contracted form of the underlined words in the box below

We shall not do that again!

• sha'nt

• shan't

• shalln' t

• shall'nt

Select a box to show whether the underlined noun is singular or plural

The customers’ hunger was satisfied by the pizza.

• Singular

• Plural

Select a box to show whether the underlined noun is singular or plural.

The princess’s slippers were made of glass.

• Singular

• Plural