Apostrophes, Contractions, and Possessives

What follows the apostrophe when forming the possessive of a singular noun?

• S

• Ownership

• X

• St

What follows the apostrophe when forming the possessive of a plural noun?

• Nothing if the plural ends in s

• Another s

• Apostrophe s if the plural does not end in s

• Plural nouns don’t own anything

Apostrophes are used

• A. In contractions to form possessives

• B. To show ownership

• C. To show ownership of a sentences punctuation

• Answers A and B

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

• The news' is on at 6:00 pm.

• Why would'nt you laugh at her joke.

• You shouldn't eat before saying grace.

Which sentence shows a plural possessive?

• The children's books are being shipped today.

• The children are sitting quietly.

• The child's toy is missing.

Which sentence shows a singular possessive?

• The moon is bright tonight.

• The goat's legs are too skinny.

• My family is leaving today.

What is the contraction for does not?

• doesn't

• dose'nt

• doesnt

Why do we use apostrophes?

• To connect two sentences.

• To describe nouns

• To form contractions

Whether the bus will arrive on time is anyone guess.

• NO CHANGE

• anyone's

• anyones'

• any ones'

Which is correct?

• The doodle's in Andy's notebook show just how much he pay's attention in his history class.

• The doodle's in Andys notebook show just how much he pays attention in his history class.

• The doodles in Andys notebook show just how much he pay's attention in his history class.

• The doodles in Andy's notebook show just how much he pays attention in his history class.