Apostrophe Usage Questions

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction?

• Its going to rain today.

• It's going to rain today.

• Its' going to rain today.

• It is' going to rain today.

In the phrase "the dogs' bones," where does the apostrophe indicate possession?

• For one dog

• For multiple dogs

• It's not showing possession

• For the bones

How would you write the possessive form of "children"?

• childrens'

• children's

• childrens's

• childrens

Which sentence is written correctly?

• The cat's are playing with their toy's.

• The cats are playing with their toy's.

• The cats' are playing with their toys.

• The cats are playing with their toys.

What's the correct possessive form for a name ending in 's' like "James"?

• James's or James' (both are acceptable)

• Jameses

• James's only

• James' only

Which contraction is formed correctly?

• should'nt

• shouldnt'

• shouldn't

• should'nt

In the phrase "one week's notice," what does the apostrophe indicate?

• A contraction

• Plural possession

• Singular possession

• It's unnecessary

How would you write the possessive form of "women"?

• womens'

• women's

• womens's

• womens

Which sentence is written correctly?

• a) Its hard to tell if its tail is hurt.

• b) It's hard to tell if it's tail is hurt.

• c) Its hard to tell if it's tail is hurt.

• d) It's hard to tell if its tail is hurt.

In the phrase "the boss' office," what does the apostrophe indicate?

• The office belongs to multiple bosses

• The office belongs to one boss

• It's a contraction

• It's unnecessary