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Contractions and Apostrophes
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English
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9th Grade
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Easy
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Lisa G Serratorubio
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a contraction?
A contraction is a type of punctuation mark used to indicate possession.
A contraction is a word that is spelled the same way forwards and backwards.
A contraction is a type of word that is used to connect two independent clauses.
A contraction is a shortened form of two words that are combined by replacing one or more letters with an apostrophe.
Tags
TEKS.ELA.2.11D.X
TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When do we use an apostrophe in a contraction?
To emphasize a word.
To indicate the omission of one or more letters in a word.
To separate two words.
To indicate possession.
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TEKS.ELA.2.11D.X
TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a contraction.
wo'nt
can't
shouldnt'
doesnot
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TEKS.ELA.2.11D.X
TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an apostrophe used for?
An apostrophe is used to indicate a plural noun.
An apostrophe is used to separate two independent clauses.
An apostrophe is used to indicate a question.
An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to show that letters or numbers have been omitted in a contraction.
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TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X
TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do we use an apostrophe to show possession?
We use an apostrophe and an 's' after the noun.
We use an apostrophe and an 's' in the middle of the noun.
We use an apostrophe and an 's' before the noun.
We use an apostrophe and an 's' after the verb.
Tags
TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X
TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of using an apostrophe to show possession.
The cats toys.
The cars' engine.
The dog's bone.
The book's covers.
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TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X
TEKS.ELA.4.11D.X
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the contraction of 'it is'?
Evaluate responses using AI:
OFF
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TEKS.ELA.2.11D.X
TEKS.ELA.3.11D.X
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