Punctuation Quiz

What is the correct use of an apostrophe in the contraction of 'it is'?

• its

• it's'

• it'st

• it's

Which of the following sentences use apostrophes correctly?

• The boys' all wanted to go swimming

• The cat is hungry. She's had no dinner.

• The children's books were lost

• Shes' going out tonight

Which of the following is the correct use of an apostrophe in a plural possessive noun?

• The students books

• The students' books

• The student's books

• The student's book's

What is the purpose of using an apostrophe in the word 'don't'?

• To separate syllables

• To indicate possession

• To emphasize the word

• To indicate the omission of letters

What is the contracted form (using an apostrophe) of 'could not'

What is the correct use of an apostrophe in the contraction of 'you are'?

• your

• you're'

• you're

• you'r

Which of the following is the correct use of an apostrophe in a singular possessive noun?

• The dog's bone

• The dogs' bone

• The dogs bone

• The dog bone's

What is the purpose of using an apostrophe in the word 'can't'?

• To separate syllables

• To indicate possession

• To emphasize the word

• To indicate the omission of letters