Apostrophes

Which is NOT a reason why we use apostrophes?

• To join two words together

• To split two words apart

• To show singular possession

• To show plural possession

Where does the apostrophe go with multiple people own something?

• Between their name and what they own

• Before the S

• After the S

• After what they own

Where does the apostrophe go when only one person owns something?

• Before the S

• After the S

• After the item they own

• Before their name

Which sentence is correct?

• Karens children's are all very young.

• Karens' children are all very young.

• Karen's children are all very young.

• Karens children' are all very young.

Which sentence is NOT correct?

• My neighbors, the Smith's garage door was left open all night.

• Sarah's mother told her she'll get Starbucks after school.

• The puppies' food was gobbled up quickly.

• His parent's room is bigger than all the rest in the house.

When a singular person owns something, the apostrophe goes ______ the S.

When multiple people own something, the apostrophe goes _____ the S.

Which word does NOT need an apostrophe?

• Cant

• Wont

• Shall

• Shouldnt

Retype this sentence with apostrophes in the correct places:

"Alejandros dad says hell get the job if he studies for his interview."

Which of these is the CORRECT version of this sentence:

"Mrs. Davis three dogs wont stop barking."

• Mrs. Davis' three dogs won't stop barking.

• Mrs. Davis's three dogs wont stop barking.

• Mrs. Davi's three dogs won't stop barking.

• Mrs. Davises three dogs won't stop barking.