Mastering the Use of Apostrophes in Possessives

What does it mean to possess something in English grammar?

• To need something

• To control something

• To own something

• To use something

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How can you simplify the phrase 'the carrot that belonged to the rabbit' using possessive form?

• Carrot of rabbit

• The rabbit's carrot

• The carrot's rabbit

• The rabbit carrot

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What does the apostrophe in 'rabbit's' signify?

• Omission

• Contraction

• Possession

• Plurality

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the correct possessive form for the noun 'rabbit' when referring to its carrot?

• Rabbits

• Rabbit

• Rabbits'

• Rabbit's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is a correct use of apostrophe s for possession?

• Alexander Hamilton's surfboard

• Alexander Hamiltons' surfboard

• Alexander Hamilton' surfboard

• Alexander Hamiltons surfboard

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

How would you express ownership of a surfboard by Alexander Hamilton using a possessive?

• Alexander Hamilton's surfboard

• Alexander's Hamilton surfboard

• Surfboard of Alexander Hamilton

• Alexander Hamilton surfboard

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Can apostrophe s be used with pronouns to show possession?

• Yes, always

• Only in plural forms

• Only with 'it'

• No, never

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which pronoun correctly shows possession without needing an apostrophe?

• She's

• It's

• Its

• He's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which example shows the correct use of a possessive pronoun?

• The game is your's

• The book is her's

• The car is theirs

• The house is our's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which statement is true about possessive pronouns?

• They are not used in English

• They sometimes require an apostrophe

• They never require an apostrophe

• They always require an apostrophe

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D