Apostrophes and Contractions - Grade 6 Assessment

Which of the following is a contraction for 'they are'?

• they're

• their

• there

• they

Answer explanation

'They're' is the contraction for 'they are'.

Complete the sentence: _____ going to the park later.

• They're

• Their

• There

• They

Answer explanation

'They're' is the contraction for 'they are', which fits the sentence.

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

• Its a sunny day.

• It's going to rain.

• The dogs tail wagged.

• Lets go home.

Answer explanation

'It's' is the correct contraction for 'it is'.

Complete the sentence: The _____ toys are scattered all over the room.

• children's

• childrens'

• childrens

• child's

Answer explanation

The possessive form 'children's' indicates toys belong to the children.

Identify the sentence with the correct usage of apostrophes.

• The cats' tail is fluffy.

• The cat's tail is fluffy.

• The cats tail is fluffy.

• Cats' tail is fluffy.

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'cat's' shows that the tail belongs to one cat.

Which contraction is correct for 'you are'?

• your

• you're

• youre

• yours

Answer explanation

'You're' is the contraction for 'you are'.

Complete the sentence: I can't believe _____ raining again!

• its

• it's

• its'

• it

Answer explanation

'It's' is the contraction for 'it is', which fits the context.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The dog's collar is _____ favorite toy.

• its

• it's

• its'

• it

Answer explanation

'Its' is used for possession and fits the sentence.

True or False: 'Shouldn't' is a contraction for 'should not'.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

'Shouldn't' correctly contracts 'should not'.

True or False: 'Wont' is a contraction for 'will not'.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct contraction for 'will not' is 'won't'.