Mastering the Apostrophe

What are the three main uses of an apostrophe?

• None of the above

• Indicating pauses, stops, and emphasis

• Marking possession, contraction, and plural of single letters

• Separating items in a list, introduction to quotes, and marking omissions

How does an apostrophe indicate possession?

• By being placed next to the noun that owns something

• None of the above

• By replacing the first letter of the noun

• By standing before the noun

What is the correct way to show possession for a proper noun ending in 's'?

• Always add 's

• Proper nouns do not take apostrophes

• Depends on the style guide being followed

• Always just add an apostrophe

Which pronouns already have possession built in and don't need an apostrophe?

• His, her, its

• He, she, it

• They, them, their

• You, your, yours

When should 'it's' have an apostrophe?

• None of the above

• When it starts a sentence

• When it is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'

• When showing possession

What does an apostrophe represent in a contraction?

• A pause in speech

• Emphasis on the following word

• An error in spelling

• Missing letters

Are double contractions commonly accepted in formal writing?

• Only in digital communication

• No, generally not accepted

• Only in direct quotes

• Yes, in all forms of writing

What is the key to mastering the use of apostrophes?

• Understanding their specific uses and being consistent

• Replacing them with commas for clarity

• Avoiding them in formal writing

• Using them as often as possible

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the apostrophe.

• Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

• It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

• Its' a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

• It's a beautiful day in the neighborhoods'.

Select the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for possession.

• The cat's toy is under the couch.

• The cats toy is under the couch.

• The cats' toy is under the couch.

• The cat toy's is under the couch.