Apostrophes Grammar Quiz

Which sentence correctly shows that more than one girl had pretty hats?

• a) The girls hats were pretty.
• b) The girls’ hats were pretty.
• c) The girl’s hats were pretty.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence shows that just one cat had toys?

• a) The cats’ toys were all over the house.
• b) The cats toys were all over the house.
• c) The cat’s toys were all over the house.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Choose the sentence that is written correctly:

• a. Her husbands wallet was full of interesting item's.
• b. Her husband’s wallet was full of interesting items.
• c. Her husbands’ wallet was full of interesting items.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is an example of PLURAL (more than one) possession?

• Both of the cats' food was gone.
• The teacher's stapler was missing.
• My mom's house is messy.
• That dog's toy is disgusting.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?

• We're you going to go to the movies tonight?
• My moms house is navy blue with a bright red roof.
• We couldnt go on the field trip yesterday because of all the rain.
• My grandma's apple pie is the best on the planet!

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

How can you write this correctly with an apostrophe to show possession with multiple people?

• It is the boys ball.
• It is the boy's ball.
• It is the boys' ball.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

How can you write the sentence below correctly with an apostrophe to show possession?

• It is the students cafeteria.
• It is the student's cafeteria.
• It is the students' cafeteria.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Where does an apostrophe go when multiple people own something?

• Before the S

• After the S

• After the item they own

• Before their name

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

If there is only one tree, you would write ​ (a)  

• The tree's branches were full of birds.
• The trees' branches were full of birds.
• The trees' branches' were full of birds.
• The tree's branch's were full of birds.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

The ​ (a)   were best friends and did everything together.

• sisters
• sister's
• sisters'
• sisters's

Answer explanation

In this case, nothing belongs to the sisters, so no apostrophe is needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C