Mastering Apostrophe Usage in Writing

Which of the following is NOT a use of the apostrophe?

• To mark possession

• To mark contraction

• To mark the plural of single letters

• To mark the end of a sentence

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CCSS.L.2.2C

In the sentence 'Those robots in the sand are my sister's.', what does the apostrophe indicate?

• Quotation

• Contraction

• Possession

• Plural form

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which of the following is correct for showing possession for the name Lucas?

• Neither is correct

• Lucas' robots

• Lucas's robots

• Both are correct depending on style

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

What should a writer do when faced with the style issue of using 's after a proper noun ending in s?

• Always use s'

• Follow the publication's style guide

• Always use 's

• Avoid using proper nouns ending in s

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which pronoun does NOT need an apostrophe to show possession?

• You're

• Its

• It's

• They're

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

When should 'it's' take an apostrophe?

• When it is a plural form

• When it is at the end of a sentence

• When it is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'

• When it shows possession

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

What does the apostrophe replace in contractions?

• Capital letters

• Extra spaces

• Punctuation marks

• Missing letters

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which of the following is an example of a double contraction?

• It's

• Shouldn't've

• Won't

• Can't

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Why are double contractions generally not accepted in writing?

• They are too informal

• They are grammatically incorrect

• They are difficult to understand

• They are only used in dialogue

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What is the main function of an apostrophe in contractions?

• To show emphasis

• To mark the end of a sentence

• To replace missing letters

• To indicate possession

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CCSS.L.2.2C