Apostrophes

The (teacher) decision was final.

• teachers'
• teacher's

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

(Celie) floor routine was the best in the gym.

• Celie's
• Celies'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The (countries) leaders made a peaceful agreement.

• countrie's
• countries'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

The(oxen) home was on the prairie.

• oxens'
• oxen's

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

The two (brothers) dog is a Great Dane.

• brother's
• brothers'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

The (tree) shape is similar to a mushroom.

• tree's
• trees'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Do not swallow the (apple) core.

• apples'
• apple's

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

The police removed the three (criminals) handcuffs.

• criminals'
• criminal's

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The (mens) suitcases were stored in another room.

• men's
• mens'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which is written correctly?

• The three girl's backpacks were hanging on hooks.
• The three girls backpacks were hanging on hooks.
• The three girls' backpacks were hanging on hooks.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D