Apostrophes 1

Every time you use an "s," you must add an apostrophe.

• true

• false

If there are two coatis, you would write​ (a)  

• The coatis' nails are long.
• The coati's nails are long.
• The coati's nail's are long.
• The coatis' nails' are long.

In the sentence "The zoos' animals are safe from the storm." The word "zoos' " is

• plural

• possessive

• plural and possessive

• subjunctive

If there is only one tree, you would write ​ (a)  

• The tree's branches were full of birds.
• The trees' branches were full of birds.
• The trees' branches' were full of birds.
• The tree's branch's were full of birds.

What do we use apostrophes for?

• Every time there is an S at the end of a word

• To show possession

• Contractions

• To make any word plural

Replace the underlined word to correct the apostrophe error: Samanthas test is perfect!

Replace the underlined word to correct the apostrophe error (there is one sister): My sisters apartment is new.

Does the underlined word need an apostrophe? My best friend's birthday is next weekend.

• YES

• NO

Does the underlined word need an apostrophe? The dessert's all smell great.

• YES

• NO

Is the underlined word written correctly? There are so many family's at the block party.

• YES

• NO