Apostrophe Types Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive apostrophe?

• The cats whiskers were very long.

• The cat's whiskers were very long.

• The cats' whiskers were very long.

• The cats whisker's were very long.

Choose the correct form of the plural possessive for the word "children."

• Childrens'

• Childrens

• Children's

• Children

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe in a contraction?

• Its a beautiful day.

• It's a beautiful day.

• Its' a beautiful day.

• It's' a beautiful day.

Identify the correct use of an apostrophe in an abbreviation.

• Dr. Smith is on call.

• Dr Smith is on call.

• Drs. Smith is on call.

• Dr.'s Smith is on call.

Which option correctly shows the possessive form of a singular noun ending in 's'?

• James' book

• James's book

• Jamess book

• Jameses' book

Select the sentence that correctly uses a plural possessive apostrophe.

• The two dogs' bones are buried in the yard.

• The two dog's bones are buried in the yard.

• The two dogs bones are buried in the yard.

• The two dogs' bone's are buried in the yard.

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction?

• She'll need help with the project.

• Shell need help with the project.

• She'ill need help with the project.

• She'ill' need help with the project.

How should you write the possessive form of the noun "children" when referring to their toys?

• Childrens toys

• Children's toys

• Childrens' toys

• Children toys

Choose the correct use of an apostrophe in the following sentence: "___ not going to believe this!"

• Your

• Youre

• You're

• You'r

Which option correctly uses an apostrophe for a plural possessive noun?

• The players' locker room is on the left.

• The player's locker room is on the left.

• The players locker room is on the left.

• The players's locker room is on the left.