Apostrophes and Commas

What is the correct contraction for 'it is'?

• it is

• its

• it's

• it has

Which sentence shows the correct use of an apostrophe in a possessive form?

• Saras cat is very playful.

• 'Sara's cat is very playful.'

• Saras' cat is very playful.

• Sara cat is very playful.

In the sentence 'The cat's tail is fluffy', what does the apostrophe indicate?

• pluralization

• abbreviation

• possession

• contraction

When should a comma be used in a compound sentence?

• When separating a subject from its verb in a sentence.

• When joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.

• When using a subordinating conjunction between two independent clauses.

• When joining two dependent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of a comma in a compound sentence.

• I went to the store, and I forgot to buy milk.

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.

• I went to the store, so I forgot to buy milk.

• I went to the store but I forgot to buy milk.

What is the contraction for 'they will'?

• they're

• they'd

• they'll

• they've

Which option shows the correct possessive form of 'children'?

• childs

• child's

• childrens

• children's

What does the apostrophe indicate in the sentence 'The dog's bone'?

• Possession

• Contraction

• Comparison

• Plurality

Select the sentence with the correct use of a comma before a coordinating (FANBOY) conjunction.

• I wanted to go to the beach but it started raining.

• I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining.

• I wanted to go to the beach, it started raining.

• I wanted to go to the beach, and it started raining.

How would you make this possessive?

The locker of the girl is a mess.

• The girl's locker is a mess.

• The girls' locker is a mess.

• The girls locker is a mess.