Apostrophes Practice 1 (Retake for Canvas)
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6th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The sentence below in red is incorrect. It is missing a singular possessive apostrophe. The subject noun, teacher, does NOT need to be made plural.
Where should the possessive apostrophe go in the sentence below?
The teachers computer is brand new.
The teacher' computer is brand new.
The teacher's computer is brand new.
The teachers' computer is brand new.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2D
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
2.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
15 mins • Ungraded
Revise the sentence below by adding the possessive apostrophe + s to the correct location.
*(Fix the sentence by rewriting it correctly. = revise)
The teacher computer is brand new.
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CCSS.L.3.2D
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What are the two correct ways to edit the incorrect sentence below?
Mrs. Collin's stapler is on the desk.
Mrs. Collins's staplers' are on the desk.
Both of these are correct: Mrs. Collins's stapler is on the desk. or Mrs. Collins stapler is on the desk.
Mrs. Collins' stapler is on the desk.
Both of these are correct: Mrs. Collins's stapler is on the desk. or Mrs. Collins' stapler is on the desk.
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CCSS.L.3.2D
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
15 mins • Ungraded
Revise the incorrect sentence in the paragraph below. The last sentence in red that is underlined and italicized is the only one that is incorrect. Retype it and add the possessive form to the correct location.
Current GUHSD students have access to technology to a much greater degree than Mr. Rabat and Mrs. Collins ever had as students. Every single student can borrow a computer for free. One day, the computers will need to be updated. The student computers are a year old currently.
(Again, retype and correct only this sentence: The student computers are a year old currently.)
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CCSS.L.3.2D
CCSS.L.3.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Is the apostrophe below for possession or for a contraction (omission of letters) of a pronoun and verb?
That's an excellent sentence!
*omission= taking out
Possession
Omission/contraction
Plural possession
Singular noun
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What should we add to regular singular nouns (that are NOT spelled with an S at the end) to show possession?
Ex/ The girl is at her mom's house.
Where is Mr. Meese's WebEx link?
Additionally, check your partner's paragraph and give him/her feedback.
s
'
s'
's
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2D
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.2.2C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the official name of the __________ house?
President's
Presidents
Presidents'
President
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2D
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
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