Julius Caesar Apostrophe Review

Julius Caesar Apostrophe Review

Apostrophes are used to show possession.

• Singular →Julius Caesar's life was sabotaged by his friends.

• Plural →Many conspirators' lives were put in jeopardy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses correct punctuation?

• Antony's loyalty to Caesar is undeniable.

• Antonys' loyalty to Caesar is undeniable.

• Antonys loyalty to Caesar is undeniable.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses correct punctuation?

• Caesar asks Antony to target Calpurnia in the race; and he agrees to do so.

• Caesar asks Antony to target Calpurnia in the race, he agrees to do so.

• Caesar asks Antony to target Calpurnia in the race; he agrees to do so.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses correct punctuation?

• Brutus's concern for Rome leads him to question Caesars ambitions.

• Brutus's concern for Rome leads him to question Caesar's ambitions.

• Brutus' concern for Rome leads him to question Caesars' ambitions.

Apostrophes can be used to show shared ownership.

• Several people share the item→ Caesar and Calpurnia's family lacked a child.

• Several people own different items→ Brutus's and Cassius's thoughts on how to improve Rome differ.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses correct punctuation?

• Mrs. Janke's and Mrs. Desens' classes have first lunch.

• Mrs. Janke's and Mrs. Desens's classes have first lunch.

• Mrs. Janke's and Mrs. Desens's class has first lunch.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses correct punctuation?

• Mrs. Janke's students read Julius Caesar; meanwhile, Ms. Schumacher's students read Macbeth.

• Mrs. Jankes' students read Julius Caesar; meanwhile, Ms. Schumachers' students read Macbeth.

• Mrs. Janke's students read Julius Caesar, meanwhile, Ms. Schumacher's students read Macbeth.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses correct punctuation?

• Cassius feels threatened by Caesar's crown, therefore, he plots to bring Caesar down.

• Cassius feels threatened by Caesars' crown; therefore, he plots to bring Caesar down.

• Cassius feels threatened by Caesar's crown; therefore, he plots to bring Caesar down.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following uses correct punctuation?

• Brutus and Cassius's friendship makes it easier for Brutus to confess his thoughts out loud.

• Brutus's and Cassius's friendship makes it easier for Brutus to confess his thoughts out loud.

• Brutus' and Cassius' friendship makes it easier for Brutus to confess his thoughts out loud.