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Apostrophe usage

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) The movie had its desired effect.

b)

B) The movie had it’s desired effect.

2.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) Both of my brothers-in-law live near Durango.

b)

B) Both of my brother-in-laws live near Durango.

c)

C) Both of my brothers-in-law’s live near Durango.

3.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) Those girls vitality and humor are infectious.

b)

B) Those girl’s vitality and humor are infectious.

c)

C) Those girls’ vitality and humor are infectious.

4.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) Womens’ Wear Daily has been called the industry’s voice of authority.

b)

B) Women’s Wear Daily has been called the industries voice of authority.

c)

C) Womens’ Wear Daily has been called the industrie’s voice of authority.

d)

D) Women’s Wear Daily has been called the industry’s voice of authority.

5.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) Those actress’s costumes look beautiful on them.

b)

B) Those actresses’ costumes look beautiful on them.

c)

C) Those actresses’ costume’s look beautiful on them.

d)

D) Those actress’s costume’s look beautiful on them.

6.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) Bill and Al had a boat. I was there when Bill’s and Al’s boat sank.

b)

B) Bill and Al had a boat. I was there when Bill and Al’s boat sank.

c)

C) Bill and Al had a boat. I was there when Bills’ and Als’ boat sank.

7.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) She always let me stay up past the other children’s bedtime.

b)

B) She always let me stay up past the other childrens’ bedtime.

c)

C) She always let me stay up past the other children bedtime.

8.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) In some peopleses’ opinion, Faulkner is too difficult.

b)

B) In some peoples’ opinion, Faulkner is too difficult.

c)

C) In some people’s opinion, Faulkner is too difficult.

9.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) I really felt that I got my monies worth.

b)

B) I really felt that I got my monies’ worth.

c)

C) I really felt that I got my moneys’ worth.

d)

D) I really felt that I got my money’s worth.

10.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

A) Would that companys’ health plan give you peace of mind?

b)

B) Would that company’s health plan give you peace of mind?

c)

C) Would that companie’s health plan give you peace of mind?

d)

D) Would that companies’ health plan give you peace of mind?

11.
Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
a)
My wifes diamond's are the best in the country.
b)
Greece has many beautiful island's.
c)
They own several splendid house's.
d)
The two boys' friendship has stood the test of time
12.
The two boys bag's were lying at the rivers' edge
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
13.
What is the correct use of the apostrophe for can not?
a)
cann't
b)
can't
c)
cannot
d)
cant'
14.
What is the contraction for is not?
a)
in't
b)
isn't
c)
isnot
d)
into
15.
Mr.  Green _____ taken the train today instead of driving.
a)
should of
b)
should've
c)
shouln't
d)
shoulda