Apostrophes

When do you use an apostrophe?

• To show possession

• To create a contraction

• With a possessive pronoun

• With a pronoun as a contraction

Which sentence is written correctly?

• You may not enter Mr. Harris's office without permission.

• You may not enter Mr. Harris' office without permission.

• You may not enter Mr. Harris office without permission.

• You may not enter Mr. Harris'es office without permission.

Which word has the apostrophe placed correctly?

• can't

• wev'e

• shouldv'e

• isnt'

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? Some students are morning people, and some just arent.

• aren't

• student's

• students'

• are'nt

Which sentence is correct?

• Jerrys food was tasty!

• Jerry's food was tasty!

• Jerry food was tasty!

• Jerrys' food was tasty!

What is the correct contraction for the following word pair?

• your

• you'are

• yo're

• you're

The chocolates in the silver box were a gift from my mothers best friend.

• chocolate's

• chocolates'

• mothers'

• mother's

Which is NOT true?

• Use an apostrophe to form contractions

• Use an apostrophe to show ownership

• Use an apostrophe to form a plural noun

Is this sentence correct?

The girl wanted to get her's sandwich from the kitchen.

• Yes

• No

Which sentences uses apostrophes correctly?

• This is my brothers backpack.

• This is my brother's backpack.