Apostrophe
True or False: Apostrophes are used to indicate possession (who owns something).
Which is a period?
' . : ; ,
.
Put commas where needed.
Sugarcane bananas and citrus fruits are grown in Jamaica.
sugarcane, bananas, and citrus fruits
Choose the sentence with quotation marks used correctly.
a) Sarah said, I love reading.
b) Sarah said, “I love reading.”
c) Sarah said, “I love reading”.
b) Sarah said, “I love reading.”
the dogs bone was missing.
Correct: The dog’s bone was missing.
Provide an example of an apostrophe being used to show an omission of letters or numbers.
Examples: is no = isn't 2025 = '25
Which indicates a question?
! , . ?
?
Apples oranges and pears are all fruit.
Apples, oranges, and pears
Which sentence shows the correct use of quotation marks with punctuation?
a) “Can we go to the park”? asked James.
b) “Can we go to the park?” asked James.
c) “Can we go to the park” asked James?
b) “Can we go to the park?” asked James.
I asked Maria do you want to come with us.
I asked Maria, “Do you want to come with us?”
Add the appropriate punctuation.
Johns cars are all blue.
John's cars are all blue.
Which indicates an exclamation?
? ! . , '' " : /
!
James Earl Jones certainly has a deep strong and commanding voice.
deep, strong, and commanding voice
Fix the quotation marks in this sentence:
The teacher said, “Please take out your books and turn to page 12”.
The teacher said, “Please take out your books and turn to page 12.”
If you finish your work you can read draw or play a game.
Correct: If you finish your work, you can read, draw, or play a game.
The childrens toys were mixed up with the teachers books in the girls locker room.
The children’s toys were mixed up with the teachers’ books in the girls’ locker room.
Which three end marks indicate the end of a sentence?
. ? !
If you want to make money you need to work hard.
If you want to make money, you need to work hard.
Which sentence uses quotation marks and commas correctly?
a) “I can’t believe it”! shouted Mia.
b) “I can’t believe it,” shouted Mia.
c) “I can’t believe it!” shouted Mia.
c) “I can’t believe it!” shouted Mia.
Its raining outside said Jake we should bring our coats.
Correct: “It’s raining outside,” said Jake. “We should bring our coats.”
Question: Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
a) Its the boss’s decision to make.
b) It’s the boss’s decision to make.
c) Its the bosses decision to make.
b) It’s the boss’s decision to make.
Put the correct end marks where they are needed.
We had a fun day
It was exhilarating
Can we go again
We had a fun day.
It was exhilarating!
Can we go again?
If the sun explodes we wont know for eight minutes and twenty seconds.
If the sun explodes we wont know for eight minutes and twenty seconds.
Which sentence is correct when quoting someone inside another quote?
a) Alex said, “Did you hear her say ‘I’m leaving now’?”
b) Alex said, “Did you hear her say “I’m leaving now”?”
c) Alex said, ‘Did you hear her say “I’m leaving now”?’
a) Alex said, “Did you hear her say ‘I’m leaving now’?”
The students backpack was in the hall if you see it move it inside
✅ The student's backpack was in the hall. If you see it, move it inside.