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Grade 5 Apostrophe

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is very cold today. This can be written as __________.

a)

It's very cold today.

b)

Its very cold today.

c)

Its' very cold today.

2.

Therese got a new set of colored pens. Which of the following is written correctly?

a)

These are Therese' new set of colored pens.

b)

These are Therese's new set of colored pens.

c)

These are Thereses' new set of colored pens.

3.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a)

Wont' you attend the Christmas Party on Thursday?

b)

W'ont you attend the Christmas Party on Thursday?

c)

Won't you attend the Christmas Party on Thursday?

4.

Rewrite this phrase using apostrophe.

The puppy belongs to Theodore

a)

Theodores puppy

b)

Theodores' puppy

c)

Theodore's puppy

5.

Which sentence contains a properly spelled contraction?

a)

I cane't wait to see you!

b)

It dosen't make a difference if you come over in 5 minutes or an hour.

c)

I should'of asked you if it was a good time to stop over.

d)

I know my answer doesn't make that much sense.

6.

When are apostrophes used?

a)

In contractions and homophones

b)

In contractions and to show possession

c)

In homophones and conjunctions

d)

In independent clauses and homophones

7.

Rewrite and fill in the missing apostrophe.


The little girls voice is soft.

(a)  

8.
Where should the apostrophe go in didnt?
a)
di'dnt
b)
did'nt
c)
didnt'
d)
didn't
9.
How do you make the contraction for was not?
a)
wasn't
b)
wasnnt
c)
wasnt'
d)
was'nt
10.
How do you use the apostrophe for more than one birds nest?
a)
birds' nest
b)
bir'ds nest
c)
bird's nest
d)
b'irds nest
11.
The cat's litter box needs to be cleaned out.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect