Which sentence best demonstrates the use of the apostrophe?

• The peoples' court is meant to help all person's of the community.
• The janitor's bucket tipped over, much to his and his partner's annoyance. 
• When they're running late, the parents' get really angry.
• Since he could'nt get his way, he went to his brother's room and pouted.

Which sentence is correct?

• His Mom's shoes are expensive. 
• His Mom's shoe's are expensive.
• His moms shoe's is expensive.
• His Moms shoes is expensive. 

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence correctly uses  apostrophes?

• It's time to go to Patty O'Ryans place.
• Its time to go to Patty O'Ryan's place.
• It's time to go to Patty O'Ryan's place.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

• It is Mary's sons ball.
• It's Marys son's ball.
• Its Mary's son's ball
• It is Mary's son's ball.

The placement of an apostrophe can really change the meaning of a sentence. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the power of apostrophe placement?

• Those robots in the sand are my sister's.
• BThose robots in the sand are my sisters'.
• Those robots in the sand are my sisters.
• All of the above

Which of the following statements is true when it comes to "it's" versus "its" ?

• "It's" only takes an apostrophe when it's a contraction for "it is" or "it has".
• If you can replace "it's" with "it is" or "it has", then use the apostrophe.
• If you're showing possession, leave it out.
• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that an apostrophe can be used?

• To mark possession
• To mark a contraction
• To mark the plural of single letters
• To mark the best part of a book

When in doubt as a writer of English, it's best to leave out an apostrophe. Why?

• Because many people add unnecessary apostrophes
• Because unnecessary apostrophes stand out to a reader
• Because some grammar nerds are harsh judges of apostrophe usage
• All of the above