Exploring Possessive Nouns and Apostrophe Usage

Exploring Possessive Nouns and Apostrophe Usage

Assessment

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English

1st - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is possession shown for a singular noun?

Using an apostrophe before s ('s)

No apostrophe is used

Using an apostrophe after s (s')

Using an apostrophe alone (' )

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example correctly shows possession for a singular noun?

The bees' hive

The boys' hats

The girl's book

The dogs' park

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is possession indicated for plural nouns?

No apostrophe needed

Using s alone (s)

Apostrophe after s ('s)

Apostrophe before s (s')

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Select the correct example of possession for plural nouns.

The dogs' leashes

The boy's toys

The woman's dress

The children's games

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rule for using apostrophes in singular and plural nouns?

Always use 's regardless of number

's for singular and s' for plural

No apostrophes used in either

s' for singular and 's for plural

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example shows incorrect use of apostrophes for possession?

The boys' room

The cat's whiskers

The childrens' toys

The birds' nest