Act English Lesson Apostrophes

Choose the correct version of the sentence below:

I wanted to go to Johns party, but Beverlys car broke down.

• I wanted to go to Johns' party, but Beverly's car broke down.

• I wanted to go to John's party, but Beverly's car broke down.

• I wanted to go to John's party, but Beverlys' car broke down.

• Correct as is

Choose the correct word for the sentence below.

Mrs. Williams would like to give (your/you're) company the loan.

• your

• you're

Choose the correct word for the following sentence:

Do you know if (your/you're) teacher is giving a Membean quiz this week?

• your

• you're

Choose the correct word for the following sentence:

Because (your/you're) team captain, it's (your/you're) responsibility to get everyone ready.

• your/ your

• your/ you're

• you're/ your

• you're/ you're

Choose the correct word for the following sentence:

(Their/ there/ they're) textbooks were found in the gym.

• Their

• There

• They're

Choose the correct word for the following sentence:

If you look over (their/ they're/ there), you will find the stack of papers.

• their

• they're

• there

Choose the correct word for the following sentence:

(Their/ they're/ there) will be many opportunities to pass this class if you try.

• Their

• They're

• There

Choose the correct word for the sentence:

We will take the tour over (their/ they're/ there) after we finish over here.

• their

• they're

• there

Find the correct version of the following sentence:

Chris best friend borrowed his headphones for the entire field trip.

• No change

• Chris best friend's borrowed his headphones for the entire field trip.

• Chris' best friend borrowed his headphones for the entire field trip.

The (girls'/girl's) uniform were finally ordered. They cannot wait until the uniforms arrive.

• girls'

• girl's