Apostrophe

When are apostrophes used?

• In contractions and homophones

• In contractions and to show possession

• In homophones and conjunctions

• In independent clauses and homophones

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence contains a properly spelled contraction?

• I cane't wait to see you!

• It dosen't make a difference if you come over in 5 minutes or an hour.

• I should'of asked you if it was a good time to stop over.

• I know my answer doesn't make that much sense.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2C

Which sentence correctly contains a singular possessive?

• The girls room was a mess.

• The girls room wasn't messy.

• The girl's room was just cleaned.

• The girls' room could be cleaner.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Which sentence shows a proper use of a plural possessive?

• All of the student's backpacks were extremely light on Friday.

• All of the students' backpacks were very heavy on Friday.

• All of the students backpacks' were very light on Friday.

• All of the students backpack's were very heavy on Friday.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Which sentence is properly written (correct punctuation, spelling, and homophone use)?

• Aren't you spending alot of time on your device.

• Arn't you spending a lot of time on your device.

• Aren't you spending a lot of time on your device?

• Arn't you spending alot of time on your device?

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2C

Which grammatically correct sentence contains a properly punctuated plural possessive?

• The children's clothes we're brand knew.

• The children's clothes were brand knew.

• The childrens' clothes were brand new.

• The children's clothes were brand new.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Where should the apostrophe go in didnt?

• di'dnt
• did'nt
• didnt'
• didn't

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? The ducks wings help it fly and escape predators easily.

• wings'
• duck's
• predator's
• ducks'

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

The sun hasnt shone for eight days in a row.

• hasn't
• has'nt
• hasnt
• hasnt'

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CCSS.L.4.2D

The two boys bag's were lying at the rivers' edge

• Correct
• Incorrect

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2