Understanding Apostrophes

What does an apostrophe look like?

• A comma floating in the air

• A semicolon

• A question mark

• A period

How do you show possession with a singular noun using an apostrophe?

• Add an 's' without an apostrophe

• Add two apostrophes

• Add only an apostrophe

• Add an apostrophe and an 's'

When dealing with plural nouns that already end in 's', how do you show possession?

• Add an 's' without an apostrophe

• Add two apostrophes

• Add only an apostrophe

• Add an apostrophe and an 's'

What is the rule for using apostrophes with names that end in 's'?

• Always add two apostrophes

• You can choose to add an 's' or not after the apostrophe

• Never add an apostrophe

• Always add an apostrophe and an 's'

What is a contraction?

• A word that starts with an apostrophe

• A word that shows possession

• A word formed by combining two words and omitting a letter

• A word that ends with 's'

Which of the following is a common mistake with apostrophes?

• Using an apostrophe at the beginning of a sentence

• Using an apostrophe in every word that ends with 's'

• Using an apostrophe only in contractions

• Using an apostrophe in the middle of a word

In the phrase 'it's bubble', what does 'it's' stand for?

• It is

• Its

• It was

• It has

Which sentence correctly uses 'your'?

• Your the best.

• Is this your book?

• Your going to the store.

• Your welcome.

Which of the following sentences uses 'their' correctly?

• Their going to the park.

• Is this their house?

• Their is a cat.

• Their happy.

What is the correct use of 'its' in a sentence?

• Its been a long time.

• The dog wagged its tail.

• Its a nice day.

• Its going to rain.