When to use apostrophes

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
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SHAUN KRUGER
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The placement of an apostrophe can really change the meaning of a sentence. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the power of apostrophe placement?
Those robots in the sand are my sister's.
Those robots in the sand are my sisters'.
Those robots in the sand are my sisters.
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One of the trickiest snags in English grammar is "its" versus "it's". Which of the following statements is true about this conundrum?
"It's" only takes an apostrophe when it's a contraction for "it is" or "it has".
If you can replace "it's" with "it is" or "it has", then use the apostrophe.
If you're showing possession, leave it out.
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that an apostrophe can be used?
To mark possession
To mark contraction
To mark the plural of single letters
To mark the best part of a book
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When in doubt as a writer of English, it's best to leave out an apostrophe. Why?
Because many people add unnecessary apostrophes
Because unnecessary apostrophes stand out to a reader
Because some grammar nerds are harsh judges of apostrophe usage
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why do even grammar nerds disagree on whether to use an apostrophe-s after a proper noun ending in "s"?
Evaluate responses using AI:
OFF
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
When it comes to the use of apostrophe-s after a proper noun ending in s, what do you think is the right thing to do?
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CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
As the English language evolves, so do English grammar "rules" and "style" choices. Why?
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CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.3
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