Apostrophes: Master the Art of Possession and Contractions

Question 1

Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly to form a contraction?

Accepted Answer

The children won't play outside.

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The childrens won't play outside.

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The children willn't play outside.

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The children will not play outside.

Question 2

What is the correct possessive form of the noun 'teacher'?

Accepted Answer

teacher's

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teachers'

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teachers

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teacher

Question 3

Which option is the correct possessive form of the noun 'students'?

Accepted Answer

students'

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students

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studentses

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student's

Question 4

Which option uses an apostrophe correctly to denote omission?

Accepted Answer

Don't

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Dont

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Donot

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Do not

Question 5

Identify the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate possession.

Accepted Answer

The boy's toy car was red.

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The boy toys car was red.

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The boy,s toy car was red.

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The boys toy car was red.

Question 6

Which of the following words is a contraction of the words 'do' and 'not'?

Accepted Answer

don't

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donot

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doesn't

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didnt

Question 7

When is it appropriate to use an apostrophe to separate a compound noun?

Accepted Answer

To prevent confusion or improve clarity

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Always

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Only in possessive forms

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Never

Question 8

Identify the phrase that correctly uses an apostrophe to form a possessive adjective.

Accepted Answer

the teacher's desk

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the teachers desk

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the teacher,s desk

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the teacher desks

Question 9

Which option is the correct contraction for "do not"?

Accepted Answer

don't

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do not'

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do'nt

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dont

Question 10

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate a year?

Accepted Answer

The class of '23 is going on a field trip.

Answer

The class of 23 is going on a field trip.

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The class of 23's is going on a field trip.

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The class of '23s is going on a field trip.

Question 11

Identify the option that correctly uses an apostrophe in a possessive pronoun:

Accepted Answer

Theirs

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Their

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Their's

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Thairs

Question 12

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe to indicate omission?

Accepted Answer

The store is open 24/7.

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The store is open 24 of 7.

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The store is open 24 - 7.

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The store is open 24/ 7.

Question 13

Select the option that correctly uses an apostrophe to form an informal contraction:

Accepted Answer

Can't

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Can not

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Ca'nt

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Cant

Question 14

In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly to form a contraction?

Accepted Answer

I'm going to the store.

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I am going to the store.

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I'm going too the store.

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Im going to the store.

Question 15

Where should an apostrophe be placed in the following sentence: The dog barked at the mailmans truck?

Accepted Answer

mailman's

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mailmans

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mailmans'

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mailman

Question 16

What is the correct possessive form of the noun 'child'?

Accepted Answer

child's

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childrens'

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child

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childs'

Question 17

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate a direct quote?

Accepted Answer

She said, "I'm not going."

Answer

She said, I'm not going.

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She said: I'm not going.

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She said I'm not going.

Question 18

What is the possessive form of the noun 'men'?

Accepted Answer

men's

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mens

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men

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mens'

Question 19

Which of the following words is spelled correctly with an apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

doesn't

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dosn't

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doesnt

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dosent

Question 20

When writing 'the dog's toy', which of the following indicates possession?

Accepted Answer

dog's

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dogs'

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dog'

Question 21

Which option is a correctly formed contraction?

Accepted Answer

can't

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can not

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cannots

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can'ts

Question 22

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for possession?

Accepted Answer

The cat's toy is under the table.

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The cats' toys are under the table.

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The cat is's toy is under the table.

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The cat's's toy is under the table.

Question 23

Where should the apostrophe be placed in compound nouns?

Accepted Answer

After the last word

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After the first word

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In the middle of the noun

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Before the first word

Question 24

When forming the possessive of a plural noun ending in 's', where should the apostrophe be placed?

Accepted Answer

After the 's'

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Before the 's'

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In the middle of the word

Question 25

Which option correctly uses an apostrophe in a contraction?

Accepted Answer

She's going to the store.

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Shes going to the store.

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She is' going to the store.

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She' is going to the store.

Question 26

When indicating possession of a singular noun ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant, where should the apostrophe be placed?

Accepted Answer

After the 'y' and add 's'

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Before the 'y'

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After the 'y'

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Before the 'y' and add 's'

Question 27

Which option correctly uses an apostrophe to show missing letters?

Accepted Answer

The car won't start.

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The car wont't start.

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The car will not start.

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The car wonnot start.

Question 28

Which of the following correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession of a plural noun that does NOT end in 's'?

Accepted Answer

children's toys

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childrens toys

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children's' toys

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childrens' toys

Question 29

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate that the bone belongs to the dog?

Accepted Answer

The dog's bone is in the backyard.

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The dogs' bones are in the backyard.

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The dogs bone is in the backyard.

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The dog's bones are in the backyard.

Question 30

Select the option that correctly uses an apostrophe to create a contraction of 'he is'

Accepted Answer

He's going to the store.

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He is going to the store.

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He's going the store.

Question 31

Which of the following nouns requires an apostrophe to indicate possession?

Accepted Answer

children

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they

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we

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it

Question 32

Select the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe to show that letters have been omitted.

Accepted Answer

The teacher said, 'Don't be late!'

Answer

The teacher said, 'Dont be late!'

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The teacher said, 'Dont be late.'

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The teacher said, Don't be late!

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a rule for using apostrophes?

Accepted Answer

Apostrophes can be used to make nouns plural.

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Apostrophes can be used to indicate possession.

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Apostrophes can be used to indicate the omission of letters.

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Apostrophes can be used to form contractions.

Question 34

Identify the reason for using an apostrophe in the sentence: 'The girl's toys are scattered on the floor.'

Accepted Answer

To indicate that the toys belong to the girl

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To form a contraction

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To make the noun plural

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To indicate that letters have been omitted

Question 35

Identify the correct placement of the apostrophe in the sentence: 'The boy _______ ball is red.'

Accepted Answer

's

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s

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s'

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's'

Question 36

Select the sentence that accurately uses an apostrophe to form a contraction:

Accepted Answer

She's going to the market.

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She is going to the market.

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Shes going to the market.

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She is' going to the market.

Question 37

In the sentence 'The dog barked at the _______ car', where should the apostrophe be placed?

Accepted Answer

dog's

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dogss'

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dog

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dogs'

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a rule for using apostrophes?

Accepted Answer

Always use an apostrophe to form the plural of a noun.

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Use an apostrophe to denote possession.

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Use an apostrophe to form contractions.

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Use an apostrophe to indicate omitted letters.

Question 39

How do you correctly write the possessive form of the word 'it'?

Accepted Answer

its

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it's

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its's

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it