Possessive vs. Plural

PRACTICE

100

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

NO

200

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

Yes

300

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

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

400

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

Yes. "It's."

500

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

Tess's OR Tess

PRACTICE

100

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

Before the "s." "Girl's

TEST

100

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

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

200

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

FALSE

300

When is it acceptable to use an apostrophe?

When the sentence is possessive, or possessive AND plural.

400

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

A. To indicate an possession

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.

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."

TEST

100

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

B. Johnny's car

200

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

"its"

300

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

10s No apostrophe

400

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

Grandma's

500

After the "s.Where do you put the apostrophe in a possessive and plural name?

After the "s."

TEST

100

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

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

200

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

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