Mastering Apostrophes in English

Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly to show possession?

• The cats' toy was under the couch.

• The cat's toy was under the couch.

• The cats toy's was under the couch.

• The cat toy's was under the couch.

Identify the correct use of an apostrophe in the following sentence: "The _______ design was innovative."

• cars'

• car's

• cars

• car

Which of the following is a contraction?

• its

• they're

• their

• whose

Choose the correct possessive form for the sentence: "The _______ opinions were divided on the issue."

• students

• student's

• students'

• student

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?

• The books' cover was torn.

• The book's cover was torn.

• The books cover's was torn.

• The book cover's was torn.

Select the correct contraction for the sentence: "_______ going to the park later."

• Their

• They're

• There

• Theirs

Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe incorrectly?

• The teacher's desk was cluttered.

• The teachers' lounge was newly renovated.

• The teachers desk was cluttered.

• The teacher's lesson plan was detailed.

Identify the correct possessive form for the sentence: "The _______ colors were vibrant."

• paintings

• painting's

• paintings'

• painting

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?

• it's

• your

• you're

• who's

Choose the correct possessive form for the sentence: "The _______ decision was final."

• judges

• judge's

• judges'

• judge