How to Use Apostrophes
True or False:
In general, apostrophes can make a word plural.
False!
True or False:
Apostrophes should be in the words isnt, wont, dont, cant, and doesnt.
True!
Corrections: isn't, won't, don't, can't, and doesn't
I would like you to do your homework said Ms. Susan kindly.
*SWITCH-A-ROO!!!*
Switch scores with any team if you get correct. (or add 100)
"I would like you to do your homework," said Ms. Susan kindly.
Celebrate
to do something special or enjoyable to mark an important event, occasion, or holiday.
This doesnt make any sense.
This doesn't make any sense.
Apostrophes can be used to make contractions.
Name 3 different contractions.
isn't, don't, won't, doesn't, it's, can't, shouldn't, wouldn't, etc.
Give an example of apostrophe S used correctly in a sentence.
eg. Mr. Jamie's desk was messy.
Aclan asked can we please have more homework?
Aclan asked, "Can we please have more homework?"
Dessert
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Excuse me, where is the womens' restroom in FDIS?
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Excuse me, where is the women's restroom in FDIS?
True or False:
Apostrophes can be used to show ownership.
If so, give an example.
True!
Example: the student's book
True or False:
Contractions don't use apostrophes.
False!
It's lunchtime! jeremy and marigold shouted together excitedly.
"It's lunchtime!" Jeremy and Marigold shouted together excitedly.
Harvest
the process or period of gathering crops.
Thats what we call friendship.
That's what we call friendship.
True or false:
The apostrophe doesn't change places when it shows plural ownership.
False!
Example: the student's book (singular)
Example: the students' books (plural)
Name the negative of can in contraction form.
Can't!
It's about to rain whispered Mila but I forgot my coat!
"It's about to rain," whispered Mila, "but I forgot my coat!"
Pollutant
something that makes the environment unsafe
Hes the one who fell out the tree and shes' the one who laughed at him for it.
He's the one who fell out the tree and she's the one who laughed at him for it.
True or False:
This sentence is correct:
Its a very rainy day today.
False!
It's a very rainy day today.
Name 5 contractions!
Teacher checks answers.
Please don't make me re-write it all cried Ryan. You must do it Mr. Dave responded with a cheeky grin.
"Please don't make me re-write it all," cried Ryan.
"You must do it!" Mr. Dave responded with a cheeky grin.
Evaporate
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when a liquid changes to a gas
Mr. Jamies' favorite album by Taylor Swift is 1989. His's favorite songs are "Shake it off" and "wildest dreams."
Mr. Jamie's favorite album by Taylor Swift is 1989. His favorite songs are "Shake It Off" and "Wildest Dreams."