Possessive vs. Plural

PRACTICE

100

NO

If the word is plural, would you use an apostrophe?

200

YES

If a sentence is suggesting possession, do you use an apostrophe?

300

"Today in class, I learned all about the 1940s."

"Today in class, I learned all about the 1940's." Find and fix the mistake.

400

Yes. "It's."

Do you use an apostrophe when you want to say "it is?" How would you write it?

500

Tess's OR Tess'

What should you do if a name is possessive, but also ends in "s?" Example name: Tess

PRACTICE

100

Before the "s." "Girl's"

Where would you put the apostrophe in this sentence for the plural word "girls?" "The girls bracelets matched their necklaces."

TEST

100

" Chris' " "Chris's" Stay consistent when using a possessive name ending in "s."

Find the error. Chris' dog ran away from him so, Chris's Mom went looking for him.

200

FALSE.

TRUE OR FALSE: You should NEVER use an apostrophe when the sentence indicates it is possession.

300

When the sentence is possessive, or possessive AND plural.

When is it acceptable to use an apostrophe?

400

A. To indicate possession

Where would you use an apostrophe? A. To indicate an possession B. To indicate where something is

500

B. Coral's cat wanted its food. The cat is Coral's, indicating possession. The food is the cat's, also indicating possession, therefor you would you "its" not "it's."

Which sentence is correct? A. Corals cat wanted it's food. B. Coral's cat wanted its food. C. Coral's cat wanted it's food. D. Corals cat wanted it's food.

TEST

100

B. Johnny's car

Which fragment is correct? A. Johnnys' car B. Johnny's car C. Johnnys car

200

"its"

If you're trying to indicate possession using the word "it," how would you write it?

300

10s No apostrophe

Correct the mistake. I learned my 10's tables today!

400

Grandma's

Add the apostrophe in the right place. My Grandmas big bowling shoes always fall off her feet when she plays.

500

After the "s."

Where do you put the apostrophe in a possessive and plural name?

TEST

100

Yes. Right after the "n." "Men's"

If a word is already plural, like men, would you still use an apostrophe? If so, where would you put it?

200

"lion's" should be changed to "lions"

Fix the mistake. There were so many lion's on the safari.