Exploring Possessive Nouns

What is the purpose of an apostrophe in the word 'don't'?

• To show possession

• To indicate a plural

• To emphasize a word

• To join two words together

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following shows possession correctly?

• Sarah's cat

• Sarahs cat

• Sarah cat's

• Sarahs' cat

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

How would you show possession for a singular noun like 'Max'?

• Max's

• Max'

• Maxs

• Maxs'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?

• The dog house's is big.

• The dogs' house is big.

• The dog's house is big.

• The dogs house is big.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Where should the apostrophe be placed in the phrase 'the friends house' to show possession?

• friend's house

• friends' house

• friend house's

• friends house'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is a correct contraction?

• Can not

• Can't

• Cannot

• Cant

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

How do you form the contraction for 'I am'?

• I'm

• Iam

• I am'

• I'am

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?

• The girl shirt's is red.

• The girls shirt's is red.

• The girl's shirt is red.

• The girls' shirt is red.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the correct way to show possession for the word 'boy'?

• Boys

• Boy's

• Boy

• Boys'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is an example of a contraction?

• Should'v

• Should have

• Should've

• Should of

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C