Apostrophes to Show Possession

Which phrase contains a possessive noun in its correct form?

• Bob's lunch

• lunch of Bob

• Bobs lunch

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which phrase contains a possessive noun in its correct form?

• the children's game

• the childrens' game

• the childrens's game

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses the apostrophe to show possession?

• We're going on a trip this weekend.

• My phone's battery needs to replaced.

• They're moving to the city.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses the apostrophe to show possession?

• I'm excited to go to the beach this summer.

• You're invited to the party

• Ann's book is on her desk.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence DOES NOT USE the apostrophe to show possession?

• Tom's puppy is nibbling at the bone.

• They're planning a surprise party for Gilbert.

• Elizabeth's essay got published in the local newspaper.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence DOES NOT USE the apostrophe to show possession?

• Reynie's task is to find the missing crown.

• Sherlock's cases are intriguing.

• She's picking flowers in the garden.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The lead that belongs to the dog.

• The dogs lead

• The dogs' lead

• The dog's lead

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The house that belongs to my parents.

• My parents' house

• My parents house

• My parent's house

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

The pencil case belonging to my friend

• My friends pencil case

• My friend's pencil case

• My friends' pencil case

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The coat belonging to my dad

• My dads coat

• My dads' coat

• My dad's coat

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D