Apostrophe to show date and time

What does the apostrophe in 'it's' stand for?

• it is

• it was

• it has

• it will

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'it's' is used for the contraction of 'it is'.

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show time?

• The meeting is at 3 o'clock.

• The meeting is at 3 clock.

• The meeting is at 3's clock.

• The meeting is at 3 of clock.

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'o'clock' is a contraction of 'of the clock'.

Complete the sentence: The school's reunion will take place in _____ time. A) year's B) years C) years' D) years's

• year's

• years

• years'

• years's

Answer explanation

The apostrophe after 'years' shows a plural possessive, indicating multiple years.

True or False: The apostrophe in 'next week's schedule' indicates possession.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'week's' shows that the schedule belongs to the next week.

True or False: The phrase 'in two day's time' is correct.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct phrase should be 'in two days' time', indicating possession by multiple days.

Which of the following uses an apostrophe correctly for time? A) In a week's time B) In a weeks time C) In a week time D) In a weeks's time

• In a week's time

• In a weeks time

• In a week time

• In a weeks's time

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'week's' shows possession, meaning the time belongs to one week.

What is the correct way to write the time using an apostrophe? A) 6 o'clock B) 6 oclock C) 6' oclock D) 6 clock

• 6 o'clock

• 6 oclock

• 6' oclock

• 6 clock

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'o'clock' is used to show the contraction of 'of the clock'.

True or False: 'Next years' event' requires an apostrophe before the 's'.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct phrase is 'Next year's event', with the apostrophe indicating possession by one year.

Complete the sentence: The teacher announced that the project is due in two _____ time. A) week's B) weeks C) week D) weeks'

• week's

• weeks

• week

• weeks'

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'weeks' time', indicating possession by multiple weeks.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for time: A) It's time for the party at 8 o'clock. B) Its time for the party at 8 o'clock. C) Its time for the party at 8' clock. D) It's time for the party at 8 clock.

• It's time for the party at 8 o'clock.

• Its time for the party at 8 o'clock.

• Its time for the party at 8' clock.

• It's time for the party at 8 clock.

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'o'clock' is correct, and 'it's' is the contraction for 'it is'.