To Use or Not Use the Apostrophe

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'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which word has the apostrophe placed correctly?

• arent'
• I'am
• can'not
• I'm

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? The grasshoppers powerful hind legs allow the insect to jump many times its own height.

• legs'
• grasshopper's
• time's
• grasshoppers'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? Even though they didnt finish elementary school, my grandparents want me to get a college degree.

• didn't
• din't
• grandparent's
• grandparents'

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? Some students are unhappy about the schools decision to remove soft drink machines.

• student's
• school's
• machine's
• students'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which is correct? a) Youll either love or hate the movies surprise ending. b) You'll either love or hate the movie's surprise ending.

• a
• b

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which is correct? a) Our parrot's loud shrieks haven't made him popular with our neighbors. b) Our parrots loud shrieks havent made him popular with our neighbors.

• a
• b

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which is correct? a) My sisters taste in music and my brothers taste in friends drive me crazy. b) My sister's taste in music and my brother's taste in friends drive me crazy.

• a
• b

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

You may find that ________ happier in the summertime.

• your
• yours
• you're

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which option is using apostrophes correctly?

• Dans burger's
• Lisas cookie's
• Mikes bike's
• Kelly's socks

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D