Apostrophe Placement and Possession

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for possession?

• The cats whiskers were very long.

• The cat's whiskers were very long.

• The cats' whiskers were very long.

• The cats whisker's were very long.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for a plural possession.

• The two dogs' collars were on the table.

• The two dog's collars were on the table.

• The two dogs collars were on the table.

• The two dogs collar's were on the table.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which option correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction?

• Its a beautiful day.

• It's a beautiful day.

• Its' a beautiful day.

• It's' a beautiful day.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Identify the correct apostrophe placement for possession in the following sentence: "The teachers lounge is on the second floor."

• Teacher's

• Teachers'

• Teachers

• Teacher`s

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Choose the sentence that correctly applies apostrophe rules.

• The childrens' books are on the shelf.

• The children's books are on the shelf.

• The childrens books are on the shelf.

• The childrens book's are on the shelf.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction?

• Theyre going to the park.

• They're going to the park.

• Theyr'e going to the park.

• They re going to the park.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Identify the sentence with the correct apostrophe placement for plural possession.

• The puppies' toys are scattered everywhere.

• The puppy's toys are scattered everywhere.

• The puppys toys are scattered everywhere.

• The puppies toys are scattered everywhere.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Choose the option that correctly uses an apostrophe for possession.

• James car is new.

• James' car is new.

• James's car is new.

• Jame's car is new.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction?

• Weve been here before.

• We've been here before.

• We'v been here before.

• We ve been here before.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Identify the correct apostrophe placement for possession in the following sentence: "The childrens laughter could be heard from the playground."

• Childrens'

• Children's

• Childrens

• Children`s

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D