Apostrophes, quotations, & commonly confused words

When are apostrophes used?

• In contractions and homophones

• In contractions and to show possession

• In homophones and conjunctions

• In independent clauses and homophones

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentences use the homophone 'too' correctly?

• I'm going too the party.

• There were too extra pieces of pizza left.

• I am too tired to go to the party.

• I can't wait to see you, too.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? The ducks wings help it fly and escape predators easily.

• wings'

• duck's

• predator's

• ducks'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence is written correctly?

• The student's desks were out of order.

• The students' desks were out of order.

• The students' desk's were out of order.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The ___ day seems never ending. (farmer)

• farmers

• farmers's

• farmer's

• farmers'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Choose the correct sentence.

• It's important to remember all of it's features.

• It is important to remember all of its' features.

• It is important to remember all of its features.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

The (car/cars/car's/cars') are all red Hondas.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

In which sentence is the use of the apostrophe incorrect?

• The cat's litter box needs to be cleaned.

• I'm excited to go to the concert.

• The iPhone's screen cracked.

• The dog's owner took them for a walk.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The Sword in the Stone (book) 

• The Sword and the Stone
• The Sword and the Stone
• "The Sword and the Stone"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Mamma Sewing (essay)

• "Mamma Sewing" 
• Mamma Sewing
• Mamma Sewing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D