Apostrophes and Commas

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English
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8th Grade
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Jakara Mahoney
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct contraction for 'it is'?
it is
its
it's
it has
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
CCSS.L.3.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The cat's tail is fluffy', what does the apostrophe indicate?
pluralization
abbreviation
possession
contraction
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
CCSS.L.3.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the contraction for 'they will'?
they're
they'd
they'll
they've
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which option shows the correct possessive form of 'children'?
childs
child's
childrens
children's
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.2D
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