Apostrophe and Hyphens

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe? 

• The dogs bone is buried in the yard.

  
  

• The dog's bone is buried in the yard.

  
  

• The dogs' bone is buried in the yard.

  
  

• The dogs bone's is buried in the yard.

  
  

Which of the following is correct?

•  The teachers' lounge is closed for maintenance.

  
  

• The teacher's lounge is closed for maintenance.

• The teachers lounge is closed for maintenance.

  
  

•  The teachers' lounges is closed for maintenance.

  
  

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction?

•  I cant believe it's already noon.

•  I can't believe its already noon.

  
  

•  I can't believe it's already noon.

  
  

•  I cant believe its already noon.

  
  

Which word correctly uses an apostrophe?

• The Joneses' house

  
  

•  The Jones's house

  
  

• The Jone's house

  
  

In the phrase "It's time to go," what does "It's" stand for?

•  Its is

  
  

•  It has

  
  

•  It is

  
  

•  It was

  
  

The ___________ toys were scattered all over the room. (Correct form of "children")

We are going to the ___________ house for dinner. (Correct form of "Smiths")

The dog wagged ________ tail happily. (Correct form of "it")

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

•  This is a well-known author.

• This is a well known author.

  
  

• This is a wellknown author.

• This is a well'known author.

  
  

Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?

• The cats toy is under the couch.

• The cat's toys is under the couch.

• The cats' toy is under the couch.

• The cat's toy is under the couch.