Apostrophe Usage Simplified

What does an apostrophe look like?

• A dot

• A large circle

• A straight line

• A small hook high on the line

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is one main use of an apostrophe?

• To separate items in a list

• To indicate a question

• To show possession

• To end a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do you show something belongs to Mary using an apostrophe?

• Maryes

• Marys

• Mary's

• Marys'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do you show possession for a singular noun?

• No change needed

• Add es

• Add s'

• Add 's at the end

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which example shows the correct use of an apostrophe for possession?

• The dogs' bone

• The dog's bone

• The dog bone's

• The dogs bone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is a contraction?

• A long form of a word

• A type of punctuation mark

• A shortened form of one or two words

• A way to show possession

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

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

• They're

• Theys

• They is

• They was

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C