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WorksheetsApostophes
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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1.
Which sentence best demonstrates the use of the apostrophe?
a)
The peoples' court is meant to help all person's of the community.
b)
The janitor's bucket tipped over, much to his and his partner's annoyance.
c)
When they're running late, the parents' get really angry.
d)
Since he could'nt get his way, he went to his brother's room and pouted.
2.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
His Mom's shoes are expensive.
b)
His Mom's shoe's are expensive.
c)
His moms shoe's is expensive.
d)
His Moms shoes is expensive.
3.
Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes?
a)
It's time to go to Patty O'Ryans place.
b)
Its time to go to Patty O'Ryan's place.
c)
It's time to go to Patty O'Ryan's place.
4.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
It is Mary's sons ball.
b)
It's Marys son's ball.
c)
Its Mary's son's ball
d)
It is Mary's son's ball.
5.
The placement of an apostrophe can really change the meaning of a sentence. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the power of apostrophe placement?
a)
Those robots in the sand are my sister's.
b)
BThose robots in the sand are my sisters'.
c)
Those robots in the sand are my sisters.
d)
All of the above
6.
Which of the following statements is true when it comes to "it's" versus "its" ?
a)
"It's" only takes an apostrophe when it's a contraction for "it is" or "it has".
b)
If you can replace "it's" with "it is" or "it has", then use the apostrophe.
c)
If you're showing possession, leave it out.
d)
All of the above
7.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that an apostrophe can be used?
a)
To mark possession
b)
To mark a contraction
c)
To mark the plural of single letters
d)
To mark the best part of a book
8.
When in doubt as a writer of English, it's best to leave out an apostrophe. Why?
a)
Because many people add unnecessary apostrophes
b)
Because unnecessary apostrophes stand out to a reader
c)
Because some grammar nerds are harsh judges of apostrophe usage
d)
All of the above
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