Apostrophe to show possession and contraction

True or False: In the sentence 'The dog's leash is red,' the apostrophe shows possession.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'dog's' indicates that the leash belongs to the dog.

True or False: The sentence 'It's cold outside' uses an apostrophe for possession.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'It's' is used for the contraction of 'it is,' not possession.

True or False: The sentence 'Jess' book is on the table' uses an apostrophe to show possession.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'Jess'' indicates that the book belongs to Jess.

In the sentence 'The teacher's desk is neat,' what does the apostrophe in 'teacher's' show?

• Plural

• Contraction

• Possession

• Past tense

Answer explanation

The apostrophe indicates that the desk belongs to the teacher.

Which word best completes the sentence: '____ going to the movies tonight.'

• Their

• They're

• There

• The're

Answer explanation

The correct contraction for 'they are' is 'They're.'

Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: 'The _____ wings are very colorful.'

• butterflys

• butterfly's

• butterflies

• butterflies'

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'butterfly's' indicates possession, meaning the wings belong to the butterfly.

Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes for possession and contractions?

• Its a great day for a walk in the park.

• The cats playing with it's toy.

• The girl's dress is blue and it's beautiful.

• Theyre going to the store, but its closed.

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'girl's' shows possession and 'it's' correctly contracts 'it is.'

Which sentence uses the apostrophe incorrectly?

• The dog's bone is buried in the yard.

• It's going to rain later today.

• The Smith's are hosting a party.

• The teachers' lounge is on the second floor.

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'Smith's' incorrectly suggests possession; it should be 'Smiths' for the plural family name.

Select the correct sentence:

• The birds' are chirping loudly.

• Its raining cats and dogs.

• The dog's collar is blue.

• Your going to love this movie.

Answer explanation

The sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession.

Complete the sentence: '_____ favorite book is on the shelf.'

• Marys'

• Mary's

• Marys

• Marys's

Answer explanation

The apostrophe in 'Mary's' indicates possession, showing the book belongs to Mary.