Apostrophes (English 9: Singular, Joint, Plural, Indefinite)

Apostrophes are used for all of the following EXCEPT

• contractions

• possession/ownership

• Making a word plural

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The birds' songs filled the air with melody.

• singular possessive

• plural possessive

• joint possession

• contraction

• Indefinite pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

It's the best day ever.

• singular possessive

• plural possessive

• joint possession

• contraction

• Indefinite pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

They're going to the game after school today.

• singular possessive

• plural possessive

• joint possession

• contraction

• Indefinite pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Sarah and John's car broke down on the highway.

• singular possessive

• plural possessive

• joint possession

• contraction

• Indefinite pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Emily's artwork brightened up the room.

• singular possessive

• plural possessive

• joint possession

• contraction

• Indefinite pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Everyone's opinions mattered during the meeting.

• singular possessive

• plural possessive

• joint possession

• contraction

• Indefinite pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Somebody's keys were left on the counter.

• singular possessive

• plural possessive

• joint possession

• contraction

• Indefinite pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

The dogs and cat's food bowls were placed side by side.

• No change

• dog's and cat's

• dogs and cats

• dogs' and cats'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Anyone's assistance would be greatly appreciated.

• No change

• Anyones

• Anyones'

• Anyone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A