World
Capitals
Capitals
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London
Where should the apostrophe go in this sentence?
I need to get my cars steering wheel fixed.
I need to get my car's steering wheel fixed.
Correct the capitalization mistake and explain why:
On tuesdays, we have Zoom meetings.
On tuesdays, we have Zoom meetings.
What is the capital of France?
Paris
One of the apostrophes in this sentence should not be here. Tell us which one and why.
He's surprised she can't remember which of Robert's cat's has a birthday today.
He's surprised she can't remember which of Robert's cat's has a birthday today.
Correct the capitalization mistake and explain why:
Today is Tuesday, may 19.
Today is Tuesday, may 19.
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
A word ONLY gets an 's if it is one of two things. What are those things?
A possessive or a contraction
Correct the capitalization mistake and explain why:
Over the years, i have learned and grown a lot.
Over the years, i have learned and grown a lot.
What is the capital of China?
Beijing
Explain why this use of an apostrophe is wrong:
Every day, he run's five miles in the park.
It is not a possessive or a contraction.
It is a verb.
Correct the capitalization mistake and explain why:
One of my favorite books we read this year is The lines we cross, by Randa Abdel-Fattah.
One of my favorite books we read this year is The Lines We Cross, by Randa Abdel-Fattah.
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
Kabul
Look at the following sentence:
My sisters bedroom is painted pink.
Where would you put the apostrophe if the bedroom is owned by one of your sisters? Where would you put the apostrophe if the bedroom is owned by two of your sisters? Explain.
My sister's bedroom is painted pink. - one sister
My sisters' bedroom is painted pink. - two or more sisters
Once it's safe to go to the beach, the first place I'm going is Coney island!
Once it's safe to go to the beach, the first place I'm going is Coney island!