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possessive and apostrophes

Total questions: 181

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ________________________are horrible.

a)

monster teeth

b)

monster's teeth

c)

teeth' monster

2.

The _________________are warm.

a)

chicken's eggs

b)

eggs' chicken

c)

chickens' eggs

3.

My _________________is dead.

a)

mobile phone's battery

b)

mobile's phone battery

c)

mobile phone battery's

4.

I broke my __________________ when I was playing football in the living room.

a)

mum's favourite vase

b)

mum favourite's vase

c)

mum favourite vase's

5.

The __________________is very friendly.

a)

boys's coach

b)

boys' coach

c)

boys coach's

6.

The _______________are on the shelves.

a)

students' books

b)

students's books

c)

students books'

7.

We celebrated our _________________during the break.

a)

teacher's birthday

b)

teachers' birthday

c)

birthday's teacher

8.

My dad always watches _____________________on TV.

a)

the world's news

b)

the worlds' news

c)

the news' world

9.

My brother and I are washing ___________________ .

a)

our father's car

b)

our fathers' car

c)

our car's father

10.

Our _________________is unbelievable and amazing.

a)

neighbours's house

b)

neighbours' house

c)

house neighbours'

11.

My ____________________is very dangerous.

a)

uncle's dog

b)

uncle' dog

c)

dog's uncle

12.

The doctor is putting a plaster on _______________________.

a)

Sarah's arm

b)

Sarahs' arm

c)

arm's Sarah

13.

My _____________________is so cute!

a)

sister's teddy bear

b)

sister teddy's bear

c)

sister teddy bear's

14.

The ________________________are very tall.

a)

giraffe's neck and legs

b)

giraffe neck's and legs

c)

giraffe neck and legs'

15.

The _____________________is untidy and dirty.

a)

students' classroom

b)

student's classroom

c)

students's classroom

16.

Always keep your _________________muted.

a)

laptop's microphone

b)

laptops's microphone

c)

microphone's laptop

17.

The __________________was shining.

a)

queen's crown

b)

crown's queen

c)

queens's crown

18.

Always raise your hand and wait for your _____________.

a)

teacher's permission

b)

permission's teacher

c)

teacher' permission

19.

____________________was so dry. He was very thirsty.

a)

Fahad's tongue

b)

Fahad' tongue

c)

Fahad Tongue's

20.

This________________ is bright and lovely. But be careful! It is very poisonous!

a)

frog's skin

b)

frog' skin

c)

frog skin's

21.

What is a contraction?

a)

a word with a suffix

b)

a word with a beginning added to it

c)

a word with a prefix

d)

two words put together to make a shorter word

22.

What is the contraction for does not?

a)

doesn't

b)

doesnt'

c)

does'nt

23.

What are the two words used to make won't?

a)

would not

b)

was not

c)

will not

24.

Does the apostrophe belong in the plural word 'animals'?

a)

Yes

b)

No

25.

Put the apostrophe for the underlined word:

The sun hasnt shone for eight days in a row.

a)

hasn't

b)

has'nt

c)

hasnt'

26.

What is the contraction for should not?

a)

should've

b)

shouldn't

c)

should'not

d)

should'nt

27.

Mr. Green _____ taken the train today instead of driving.

a)

should of

b)

shoulda

c)

should've

d)

shouln't

28.

What is the correct contraction for: could not

a)

couldn't

b)

could'not

c)

could'nt

d)

couldnot

29.

What two words are put together to make I've?

a)

I had

b)

I would

c)

I have

d)

I am

30.

What is the contraction for can not?

a)

cannot

b)

cant

c)

can't

d)

cant'

31.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
can't
a)
Yes
b)
No
32.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
dont'
a)
Yes
b)
No
33.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Mr's. Fishers book
a)
Yes
b)
No
34.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Mrs. Almand's office
a)
Yes
b)
No
35.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Gavins' hat
a)
Yes
b)
No
36.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
wev'e
a)
Yes
b)
No
37.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
they're
a)
Yes
b)
No
38.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Im'
a)
Yes
b)
No
39.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Kassies pencil's
a)
Yes
b)
No
40.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Ethan's papers
a)
Yes
b)
No
41.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Caroline's friends
a)
Yes
b)
No
42.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
theyv'e
a)
Yes
b)
No
43.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
theyl'l
a)
Yes
b)
No
44.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
we'll
a)
Yes
b)
No
45.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
wouldnt'
a)
Yes
b)
No
46.

Look at that! It is ................. new skateboard.

a)

Mike

b)

Milkes

c)

Mike's

d)

Mikes'

47.

Today is ..................... eighth birthday.

a)

Brian

b)

Brian's

c)

Brians

d)

Brians'

48.

This is ........................ new comic book.

a)

Peters

b)

Peter's

c)

Peter

d)

Peters'

49.

.................... sister is seven years old.

a)

Johns

b)

John

c)

John's

d)

Johns'

50.

The ................... cat was happy.

a)

girls

b)

girl

c)

girl's

d)

girls'

51.

My ........................... desk is tidy.

a)

fathers

b)

father's

c)

father

d)

fathers'

52.

.............................. brother is at school.

a)

Sam's

b)

Sams

c)

Sam

d)

Sams'

53.

I went to my .................... house yesterday.

a)

friends

b)

friend

c)

friend's

d)

friends'

54.

The little .......................... bike is broken.

a)

boys

b)

boy's

c)

boy

d)

boys'

55.

My ....................................... car is old.

a)

grandfather

b)

grandfathers

c)

grandfather's

d)

grandfathers'

56.

These are ................ school books.

a)

Alex's

b)

Alexs'

c)

Alex

d)

Alexs

57.

When do we use apostrophe 's ('s)?

a)

In contractions and homophones

b)

To show possession

c)

In homophones and conjunctions

d)

In independent clauses and homophones

58.

Choose the correct possessive form.

a)

Richs' medals.

b)

Rich's medals.

c)

Richs Medal's.

d)

Rich medals'

59.

Choose the correct possessive form.

a)

Lilys stamp collection.

b)

Lily stamp collection.

c)

Lily's stamp collection

d)

Lilys' stamp collection.

60.

Select the correct possessive form. Choose more than one answer.

a)

Theos' toy car.

b)

Ali's new bicycle.

c)

Sally's winter coat.

d)

Ginny guitar.

61.
Which option is using apostrophes correctly?
a)
Dans burger's
b)
Lisas cookie's
c)
Mikes bike's
d)
Kelly's socks
62.

The tail of the cat...

a)

The cat's tail

b)

The cats' tail

c)

The cats tail

d)

The cats's tail

63.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Caroline's friends
a)
Yes
b)
No
64.
What is the contraction for should not?
a)
should've
b)
shouldn't
c)
should'nt
d)
should'not
65.

Those are my dogs bones.

a)

dog's

b)

dogs' / bone's

c)

dog's / bone's

d)

bone's

66.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
can't
a)
Yes
b)
No
67.

Is the apostrophe used correctly?

wel'l

a)

Yes

b)

No

68.

This is ........................ new comic book.

a)

Peters

b)

Peter's

c)

Peter

d)

Peters'

69.

My ........................... desk is tidy.

a)

fathers

b)

father's

c)

father

d)

fathers'

70.

Choose the short form of it is

a)

she's

b)

it's

c)

can't

d)

its

71.

The correct contraction for (He would) is:

a)

He'ld

b)

He'd

c)

He'ould

72.

The contraction (won't) is short for:

a)

I wll

b)

she will

c)

will not

73.

The correct contraction for 'can not' is:

a)

cann't

b)

can't

c)

cannot

74.

The contraction for 'They will' is:

a)

They'll

b)

They'will

c)

They'ill

75.

Write the correct contaction for: (They have)

(a)  

76.

Rewrite the following sentence using contractions:

He is my uncle.

4 lines
77.

Rewrite the following sentence correctly using 'contractions':

We have got a big room.

4 lines
78.

The correct contraction for (does not) is:

a)

deosn't

b)

doesn;t

c)

does'nt

d)

doesn't

79.

Choose the short form of it is

a)

she's

b)

it's

c)

can't

d)

its

80.

Choose the short form of he is

a)

won't

b)

it's

c)

he's

d)

his

81.

Choose the short form of I am

a)

I'm

b)

don't

c)

shouldn't

d)

I've

82.

Choose the short form of They have

a)

They've

b)

They're

c)

don't

d)

That's

83.

Choose the short form of You are

a)

I'm

b)

It's

c)

You've

d)

You're

84.

Choose the short form of Could not

a)

You've

b)

Can't

c)

I've

d)

Couldn't

85.

Choose the short form of That is

a)

Don't

b)

Won't

c)

That's

d)

They've

86.

Choose the short form of Do not

a)

Didn't

b)

Don't

c)

won't

d)

can't

87.

Choose the short form of I have

a)

I've

b)

I'm

c)

You're

d)

They've

88.

Choose the short form of Can not

a)

Don't

b)

can't

c)

couldn't

d)

Won't

89.
Where should the apostrophe go in didnt?
a)
di'dnt
b)
did'nt
c)
didnt'
d)
didn't
90.
How do you make the contraction for was not?
a)
wasn't
b)
wasnnt
c)
wasnt'
d)
was'nt
91.
How do you make Donald possessive?
a)
donald's
b)
Donlad's
c)
Donald's
d)
McDonalds
92.
Where should the apostrophe go in shouldnt?
a)
shouldn't
b)
should'nt
93.
Where do you put the apostrophe in wont?
a)
wont'
b)
won't
c)
w'ont
d)
wo'nt
94.
How do you make the contraction for she would?
a)
shed
b)
shed'
c)
sh'ed
d)
she'd
95.
What is the correct use of the apostrophe?
a)
broth'ers books
b)
brothe'rs books
c)
bro'thers books
d)
brother's books
96.
Does the apostrophe belong in the plural word animals?
a)
Yes
b)
No
97.
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
98.
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
99.

My ___ farm has five different kinds of animals. (grandfather)

a)

grandfathers

b)

grandfather's

c)

grandfathers'

d)

grandfathers's

100.

The ___ barn is painted red. (cows)

a)

cows

b)

cow's

c)

cows'

d)

cows's

101.

We braid the ___ manes to keep them from getting tangled. (ponies)

a)

ponies

b)

ponies'

c)

ponies's

d)

ponie's

102.

Our ___ name is Wilbur. (pig)

a)

pigs

b)

pig's

c)

pigs'

d)

pigs's

103.

During the summer, the ___ wool has to be sheared. (sheep)

a)

sheeps

b)

sheep's

c)

sheeps's

d)

sheeps'

104.

We love to eat the ___ eggs that grandmother gathers in the mornings. (chickens)

a)

chickens

b)

chicken's

c)

chickens's

d)

chickens'

105.

The ___ quacking can be heard from miles around. (ducks)

a)

ducks

b)

ducks'

c)

ducks's

d)

duck's

106.

___ tractor is used to plow the garden. (Bobby)

a)

Bobbys

b)

Bobby's

c)

Bobbys'

d)

Bobbys's

107.

It is funny to watch the crows perch on the ___ hat. (scarecrow)

a)

scarecrows

b)

scarecrows'

c)

scarecrow's

d)

scarecrows's

108.

The ___ day seems never ending. (farmer)

a)

farmers

b)

farmer's

c)

farmers's

d)

farmers'

109.
the books that belong to the girls
a)
girl's books
b)
girls' books
c)
girls book's
d)
girl's book's
110.
the tails of the cats
a)
the cat's tails
b)
the cats' tails
c)
the cat tails
111.
the clouds of the sky
a)
the sky's clouds
b)
the skies clouds
c)
the skys' clouds
112.
the desk of the teacher
a)
the teachers' desks
b)
the teacher's desks
c)
the teacher's desk
113.
the tires of the truck
a)
the truck's tires
b)
the truck tires
c)
the trucks' tires
114.
the eggs of the nest
a)
the nest egg's
b)
the nest's eggs
c)
the nests' eggs
115.
the ears of the dog
a)
the dog's ears
b)
the dogs' ears
c)
the dog ears
116.
the cars that belong to the boy
a)
the boy's cars
b)
the boys' cars
c)
the boys car's
117.
the bikes of the brothers
a)
brothers' bikes'
b)
brother's bikes
c)
brothers's bikes
d)
brothers' bikes
118.
the pool belonging to Molly
a)
Molly pool's
b)
Molly's pool
c)
Mollies pool
d)
Mollys's pool
119.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

Julie wears a hat of the chef.

a)

chef's hat

b)

chefs' hat

120.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

The books of the author were displayed on the shelf.

a)

author's books

b)

authors' books

121.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

It was the decision of the mayors.

a)

mayor's decision

b)

mayors' decision

122.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

The toys of the children were scattered on the floor.

a)

childrens' toys

b)

children's toys

123.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

The teachers commend the initiative of the students.

a)

students' intiative

b)

student's initiative

124.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

The laughter of the king lasted for a minute.

a)

king's laughter

b)

kings' laughter

125.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

Can you hear the roar of the lion?

a)

lions' roar

b)

lion's roar

126.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

The temperature of the surface is unbearable.

a)

surface's temperature

b)

temperature of the surface

127.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

The invention of Edison changed the world.

a)

Edison's invention

b)

Edisons' invention

128.

What is the correct possessive form of the underlined phrase?

The web of the spider is in the corner.

a)

spider's web

b)

spiders' web

129.

1 leash belonging to 1 dog

a)

the leash's dog

b)

the dogs' leash

c)

the dog's leash

d)

the dogs' leashes

130.

2 leashes belonging to 2 dogs

a)

the dog's leash

b)

the dogs' leashes

c)

the leashes' dogs

d)

the dog's leashes

131.

More than 1 bell belonging to 1 temple

a)

the bell's temple

b)

the bells' temple

c)

the temples' bell

d)

the temple's bells

132.

1 toy belonging to 1 child

a)

the childs' toy

b)

the child's toy

c)

the toy's child

d)

the children's toy

133.

more than 1 toy belonging to more than 1 child

a)

the children's toys

b)

the child's toy

c)

the toys' children

d)

the childrens' toys

134.

1 email belonging to 1 Mr. Sookram

a)

The emails' Mr. Sookram

b)

Mr. Sookrams' email

c)

Mr. Sookram's email

d)

Mr. Sookrams' emails

135.

more than 1 email belonging to 1 Mr. Sookram

a)

Mr. Sookrams' emails

b)

The emails' Mr. Sookram

c)

Mr. Sookram's email

d)

Mr. Sookram's emails

136.

1 laptop belonging to 1 person name Lucas

a)

Lucas' laptop

b)

Lucas's laptop

c)

Lucases' laptop

d)

The laptop's Lucases

137.

1 apple belonging to 1 Mrs. Jones

a)

Mrs. Jones' apple

b)

Mrs. Jones's apple

c)

The apple's Mrs. Jones

d)

Mrs. Jone's apple

138.

more than 1 apple belonging to the Jones family

a)

The Jones' apples

b)

The Jones apples'

c)

The Jones apple's

d)

The Jones's apples

139.

More than 1 diary belonging to more than 1 man

a)

the mans' diaries

b)

the mens diaries'

c)

the mens' diaries

d)

the men's diaries

140.

More than 1 knife belonging to the Gibson family

a)

The Gibson's knifes

b)

The Gibson's knives

c)

The Gibsons knives'

d)

The Gibson knife

141.

1 band belonging to Robert Smith

a)

Robert Smith's band

b)

Robert Smith band's

c)

Robert Smiths' band

d)

The Cure

142.

More than 1 shelf belonging to more than 1 cabinet

a)

the shelving's cabinets

b)

the cabinet's shelfes

c)

the cabinets shelve's

d)

the cabinets' shelves

143.

More than 1 shelf belonging to 1 cabinet

a)

the cabinets' shelf

b)

the cabinet's shelves

c)

the cabinets shelf's

d)

the shelf's cabinets

144.

1 shelf belonging to 1 cabinet

a)

the cabinets' shelve

b)

the cabinet's shelf

c)

the cabinets shelf's

d)

the shelves' cabinets'

145.

More than 1 assignment belonging to 1 class

a)

The classes' assignments

b)

The class' assignments

c)

The class's assignments

d)

The class assignment's

146.

More than 1 assignment belonging to more than 1 class

a)

The classes' assignments

b)

The class' assignments

c)

The class's assignments

d)

The class assignment's

147.

More than 1 assignment belonging to 1 student

a)

The student's assignments

b)

The student's assignment

c)

The students' assignments

d)

The students assignment's

148.

1 assignment belonging to 1 student

a)

The student's assignments

b)

The student's assignment

c)

The students' assignments

d)

The students assignment's

149.

15/09/1985

a)

The 15st of September 1985

b)

The 15rd of September 1985

c)

The 15th of September 1985

d)

The 15nd of September 1985

150.

03/01/2014

a)

The 3nd of January 2014

b)

The 3st of January 2014

c)

The 3th of January 2014

d)

The 3rd of January 2014

151.

9/12/2019

a)

The 9th of December 2019

b)

The 9st of December 2019

c)

The 9rd of December 2019

d)

The 9nd of December 2019

152.

10/03/1720

a)

The 10st of March 1720

b)

The 10th of March 1720

c)

The 10rd of March 1720

d)

The 10nd of March 1720

153.

11/08/2000

a)

The 11st of November 2000

b)

The 11th of November 2000

c)

The 11nd of November 2000

d)

The 11rd of November 2000

154.

22/05/2003

a)

The 22nd of May 2003

b)

The 22th of May 2003

c)

The 22rd of May 2003

d)

The 22st of May 2003

155.

16/04/2009

a)

The 16st of April 2009

b)

The 16nd of April 2009

c)

The 16rd of April 2009

d)

The 16th of April 2009

156.

02/10/2020

a)

The 2rd of October 2020

b)

The 2nd of October 2020

c)

The 2th of October 2020

d)

The 2st of October 2020

157.

31/12/1999

a)

The 31st of December 1999

b)

The 31th of December 1999

c)

The 31rd of December 1999

d)

The 31nd of December 1999

158.

19/02/1980

a)

The 19st of February 1980

b)

The 19rd of February 1980

c)

The 19th of February 1980

d)

The 19nd of February 1980

159.
It is 08.15.
a)
quarter past eight
b)
eight past fifteen
c)
eight after fifteen
d)
fifteen to eight
160.
What time is it?
a)
10:11
b)
2:50
c)
9:21
d)
10:15
161.
What time is it?
a)
11:25
b)
12:25
c)
5:00
d)
Half past 5:00
162.
What time is it?
a)
8:15
b)
8:22
c)
4:42
d)
Quarter to 5
163.
What time is it?
a)
10:46
b)
10 to 11:00
c)
9:53
d)
2:45
164.
What time is it?
a)
Quarter after 1:00
b)
1:20
c)
Quarter to 1:00
d)
3:07
165.
What time is it?
a)
Quarter after 4:00
b)
3:17
c)
3:20
d)
4:17
166.
What time is it?
a)
1:15
b)
12:15
c)
3:01
d)
Quarter to 1:00
167.
Mrs. Rodriguez says it is a quarter to four.  What time would a clock show?
a)
4:15
b)
4:25
c)
3:45
d)
3:15
168.
Mrs. N has a meeting at half past two.  What time does she need to be at her meeting?
a)
1:30
b)
2:30
c)
2:00
d)
1:45
169.
Mrs. O'Neal says it is quarter past ten.  What time is it?
a)
10:25
b)
9:45
c)
10:45
d)
10:15
170.
How many minutes are in one hour?
a)
30 minutes
b)
60 minutes
c)
12 minutes
d)
59 minutes
171.
What time is it?
a)
twelve past six
b)
half past two
c)
half to three
172.
What time is it?
a)
ten to twelve
b)
ten o'clock
c)
fifty past eleven
173.
What time is it?
a)
twenty-six past six
b)
half past five
c)
half to six
174.
What time is it?
a)
half past nine
b)
half to ten
c)
twelve to ten
175.
What time is it?
a)
twenty-nine to three
b)
thirty-one past three
c)
quarter past six
176.
What time is it?
a)
five past eleven
b)
five to one
c)
fifty-five past twelve
177.
8:45
a)
quarter past eight
b)
quarter past nine
c)
quarter to eight
d)
quarter to nine
178.
3:30
a)
half to four
b)
half past three
c)
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179.
04:10
a)
four to ten
b)
ten to four
c)
ten past four
d)
four past ten
180.
6:40
a)
forty past six
b)
twenty past six
c)
twenty to six
d)
twenty to seven
181.
12:50
a)
ten to one
b)
fifty past twelve
c)
ten to twelve
d)
fifteen to twelve