Apostrophe ('s) - Grade 3

Front

What is an apostrophe used for in English grammar?

Back

An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

Front

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

Back

You can add an apostrophe and another 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book) depending on style guides.

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined into one, often using an apostrophe to replace omitted letters.

Front

What is the contraction for 'they are'?

Back

The contraction for 'they are' is 'they're'.

Front

How do you form the possessive case for plural nouns that end in 's'?

Back

For plural nouns that end in 's', you add just an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' owner).

Front

What is the correct possessive form of 'the boy'?

Back

The correct possessive form is 'the boy's'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'you will'?

Back

The contraction for 'you will' is 'you'll'.

Front

How do you indicate possession for a noun that does not end in 's'?

Back

You add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the child's toy).

Front

What is the correct way to write the possessive form of 'Mike'?

Back

The correct possessive form is 'Mike's'.

Front

What is the contraction for 'it is'?

Back

The contraction for 'it is' is 'it's'.