Apostrohpe Use

Max and Lisas brand new house got vandalized.

• Max's and Lisa's

• Max and Lisa's

• Maxes and Lisas

• Max and Lisas'

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Max and Lisa's' because it indicates possession of the house by both Max and Lisa. The apostrophe is placed after 'Lisa' to show that the house belongs to both individuals.

I think that I'm going to get straight Cs on my report card.

• Cs

• C's

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Cs' because it is the plural form of the grade 'C' without an apostrophe. 'C's' implies possession, which is not applicable here.

Frank and Kourtneys new backpacks looked fresh and clean (they both own different backpacks that are new).

• Frank's and Kourtney's

• Frank and Kourtney's

• Franks and Kourtney's

• Franks' and Kourtneys'

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Frank's and Kourtney's' because it properly uses the possessive form for both names, indicating that each backpack belongs to Frank and Kourtney respectively.

The McArdles house is the green one with the yellow shutters.

• McArdle's

• McArdles

• McArdles'

• McArdles's

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'McArdles'' because it indicates possession of the house by the McArdles. The apostrophe after 's' shows that the house belongs to them, making it the appropriate possessive form.

The boys wrestling team have the smelliest locker room.

• boys wrestling team

• boy's wrestling team

• boys' wrestling team

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'boys' wrestling team' because it indicates a team composed of multiple boys. 'Boy's wrestling team' suggests ownership by one boy.

Look at the word ending AND apostrophe usage...
Is it correct?
Two HURRICANES' paths were closely tracked. 

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

The usage of the apostrophe in "HURRICANES'" is correct, indicating possession for multiple hurricanes. Therefore, the sentence is grammatically accurate, and the answer is YES.

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.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Many students’ cars were painted red and black.' because it uses the apostrophe correctly to indicate possession for multiple students, showing that the cars belong to them.

He read his book while the computer did ______ job.

• it's

• its

• its'

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'its' because it is the possessive form of 'it', indicating that the computer is doing its job. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is', and 'its'' is not a valid form.

Which word has the apostrophe placed correctly?

• can't

• wev'e

• shouldv'e

• isnt'

Answer explanation

The word "can't" is correctly formed with an apostrophe to indicate the contraction of "cannot." The other options either have misplaced apostrophes or incorrect forms.

_{What is the correct contraction for the following word pair?}

• your

• you'are

• yo're

• you're

Answer explanation

The correct contraction for 'you are' is 'you're'. The other options are incorrect: 'your' is a possessive form, 'you'are' is a misspelling, and 'yo're' is not a standard contraction.