Apostrophe Usage Quiz

What is the primary function of an apostrophe in contractions?

• To indicate omitted letters

• To form questions

• To add emphasis

• To separate clauses

How should you write the class of 1989 using an apostrophe?

• Class of 1989

• Class of 1989'

• Class of 89'

• Class of '89

When referring to single letters as plurals, how should you use apostrophes?

• Dot your Ies

• Dot your Is'

• Dot your I's

• Dot your Is

How do you show possession for a singular noun that ends with 's'?

• Add only an apostrophe

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

• Add 's's'

Which of the following is correct for acronyms?

• DVDs's

• DVDs

• DVDs'

• DVD's

How should you write the 1970s without using an apostrophe?

• 1970's

• 1970s

• 1970es

• 1970s'

What is the correct way to refer to a family with the last name 'Hampton'?

• The Hamptons's

• The Hampton

• The Hamptons

• The Hampton's

How should you write the last name 'Adams' when referring to the whole family?

• The Adams

• The Adams'

• The Adamses

• The Adams's

What is the correct way to show possession for the Adams family's cat?

• The Adamses's cat

• The Adamses' cat

• The Adams's cat

• The Adams' cat

Which of the following is incorrect when using apostrophes with last names?

• The Smiths's

• The Smiths

• The Smith's

• The Smiths'