Apostrophes

A _______ is a shortened form of a word. The apostrophe in a _______ indicates where letters have been left out.

• apostrophe

• contraction

• comma

• semicolon

To form the possessive case of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and an s. (ex) A dog's collar.

• True

• False

An _______ is used to form the possessive case of nouns and some pronouns, to indicate in a contraction where letters have been left out, and to form some plurals.

• contraction

• apostrophe

• colon

• period

To form the possessive case of a plural noun ending in s, add only the apostrophe. (ex) doctors' opinions

• True

• False

To form the possessive case of a plural noun that does not end in s, add and apostrophe and an s. (ex) women's suits

• True

• False

Is this sentence punctuated correctly? She is everybodys favorite singer.

• Yes

• No

Is this sentence punctuated correctly? Her friend's comments were hurtful.

• Yes

• No

Is this sentence punctuated correctly? You have three days' homework to complete.

• Yes

• No

Is this sentence punctuated correctly? The bullys mind was blown.

• Yes

• No

Which is correct?

• The boy's cat ran away.

• The boys cat ran away.