Apostrophes to Show Possession

When do you use an apostrophe?

• To show possession

• To create a contraction

• With a possessive pronoun

• With a pronoun as a contraction

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which is NOT true?

• Use an apostrophe to form contractions

• Use an apostrophe to show ownership

• Use an apostrophe to form a plural noun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

To show SINGULAR POSSESSION, place the apostrophe BEFORE the S.  (Example: Roxy's leash)

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which demonstrates correct apostrophe usage?

• Many students cars were painted red and black.

• Many student’s cars were painted red and black.

• Many students’ cars were painted red and black.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Correct APOSTROPHE usage?
One STUDENT'S book is missing.

• YES

• NO

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which demonstrates correct

apostrophe usage?

• Four coats were picked up from lost and found.

• Four coat’s were picked up from lost and found.

• Four coats’ were picked up from lost and found.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The rules of one boss = One _____ rules

• boss's 

• boss

• boss'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The rules of more than one boss = Three _____ rules

• boss's 

• boss

• boss'

• bosses'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

The skyline of one city = One____ skyline

• citys

• city's

• cities

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to show possession?

• The dogs bone was buried in the yard.

• The dog's bone was buried in the yard.

• The dogs' bone was buried in the yard.

• The dog bone's was buried in the yard.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D