Apostrophes

When do you use an apostrophe?

• To show possession

• To create a contraction

• With a possessive pronoun

• With a pronoun as a contraction

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence is written correctly?

• You may not enter Mr. Harris's office without permission.

• You may not enter Mr. Harris' office without permission.

• You may not enter Mr. Harris office without permission.

• You may not enter Mr. Harris'es office without permission.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which word has the apostrophe placed correctly?

• can't

• wev'e

• shouldv'e

• isnt'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? Some students are morning people, and some just arent.

• aren't

• student's

• students'

• are'nt

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence is correct?

• Jerrys food was tasty!

• Jerry's food was tasty!

• Jerry food was tasty!

• Jerrys' food was tasty!

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the correct contraction for the following word pair?

• your

• you'are

• yo're

• you're

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

The chocolates in the silver box were a gift from my mothers best friend.

• chocolate's

• chocolates'

• mothers'

• mother's

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which is NOT true?

• Use an apostrophe to form contractions

• Use an apostrophe to show ownership

• Use an apostrophe to form a plural noun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Is this sentence correct?

The girl wanted to get her's sandwich from the kitchen.

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentences uses apostrophes correctly?

• This is my brothers backpack.

• This is my brother's backpack.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D