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Which Sentence Uses an Apostrophe Correctly? Quiz

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Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 5
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Which sentence shows the correct contraction for 'it is'?
It's raining outside.
Its' raining outside.
Its raining outside.
It´s raining outside.
The contraction for 'it is' requires an apostrophe to replace the missing letter, which is correctly shown in 'It's raining outside.' The other options either omit the apostrophe or place it incorrectly.
Which sentence correctly indicates possession for a singular noun?
The girls' book is on the table.
The girls's book is on the table.
The girl's book is on the table.
The girls book is on the table.
For a singular noun, possession is shown by adding ''s' at the end. The sentence 'The girl's book is on the table.' correctly applies this rule, unlike the other options.
Which sentence properly uses an apostrophe in the contraction for 'do not'?
Do'nt forget your homework.
Dont' forget your homework.
Don't forget your homework.
Dont forget your homework.
The contraction for 'do not' is 'don't', with the apostrophe replacing the missing 'o'. 'Don't forget your homework.' is the correct formation.
Which sentence shows the correct contraction for 'they are'?
There going to school.
Theyr'e going to school.
They're going to school.
Theyre going to school.
The contraction 'they're' properly replaces 'they are' with an apostrophe in the right place. The mistake in the other options either omits the apostrophe or misplaces it.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to form the possessive of a singular noun?
The dog's leash is red.
The dogs leash is red.
The dogs' leash is red.
The dog;s leash is red.
A singular noun forms its possessive by adding ''s' at the end, as seen in 'The dog's leash is red.' The other options either show the plural form or contain punctuation errors.
Which sentence correctly indicates a plural possessive form?
The cats toys are scattered.
The cat's toys are scattered.
The cats' toys are scattered.
The cates' toys are scattered.
For plural nouns ending in s, the possessive is formed by placing an apostrophe after the s. 'The cats' toys are scattered.' is correctly formed for multiple cats.
Which sentence properly uses the contraction for 'will not'?
Won't you join us for dinner?
Wo'n't you join us for dinner?
Willn't you join us for dinner?
Wont you join us for dinner?
The contraction for 'will not' is 'won't', with the apostrophe replacing the missing letters. Option A shows the correct punctuation.
Which sentence correctly shows the possessive form of the proper noun 'Chris'?
Chris s' book was on the table.
Chris' book was on the table.
Chris's book was on the table.
Chriss' book was on the table.
For most singular proper nouns, the possessive is formed by adding ''s', as in 'Chris's book'. While some style guides accept 'Chris'', this quiz recognizes the more standard form.
Which sentence uses the correct contraction for 'they have'?
The'vy put up the banner.
They've put up the banner.
They've put up the banner.
Theyve put up the banner.
The contraction for 'they have' is 'they've', with an apostrophe correctly placed to indicate the omitted letters. The other options either lack an apostrophe or misplace it.
Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes in both a contraction and a possessive form?
Its a great day to see the bird in its cage.
Its a great day to see the bird in it's cage.
It's a great day to see the bird in it's cage.
It's a great day to see the bird in its cage.
The sentence 'It's a great day to see the bird in its cage.' correctly uses the contraction 'it's' for 'it is' and the possessive 'its' for the bird. This clear distinction makes Option A correct.
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe in a compound noun?
The mothers-in-law's recipe is famous.
The mother in law's recipe is famous.
The mother-in-law's recipe is famous.
The mother-in-law recipe's is famous.
In compound nouns, proper hyphenation is essential, and the possessive form adds ''s' at the end. 'The mother-in-law's recipe is famous.' is correctly punctuated.
Which sentence uses the correct contraction for 'cannot'?
Cant't you see the sign?
Caan't you see the sign?
Can't you see the sign?
Cannt you see the sign?
The proper contraction for 'cannot' is 'can't', with the apostrophe replacing the missing letters. This is properly shown in Option A.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates a plural possessive construction?
The students' essays were praised by the teacher.
The students essays were praised by the teacher.
The student's essays were praised by the teacher.
The student's' essays were praised by the teacher.
For plural possessive forms, an apostrophe is placed after the 's'. 'The students' essays...' correctly indicates that the essays belong to multiple students.
Which sentence shows the correct contraction for 'they will'?
Theyll be here soon.
Theyll be here soon.
They'll be here soon.
They'll be here soon.
The contraction for 'they will' is 'they'll', where the apostrophe replaces the omitted letters. Option B is punctuated correctly.
Which sentence accurately combines a contraction with a possessive form?
Its the teacher's book that explained the lesson well.
It's the teacher's book that explained the lesson well.
Its the teachers' book that explained the lesson well.
It's the teachers book that explained the lesson well.
The sentence correctly uses 'It's' as a contraction for 'it is' and 'teacher's' as the singular possessive form. This combination confirms proper apostrophe usage.
Which sentence correctly punctuates both a contraction and a possessive for a proper noun?
Its Jennifer's friend's car that won the race.
It's Jennifer's friend's car that won the race.
It's Jennifers friend's car that won the race.
Its Jennifers' friend's car that won the race.
This sentence correctly uses 'It's' as a contraction for 'it is' and 'Jennifer's' to indicate possession. Each apostrophe is properly placed, making Option C the correct choice.
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly in a complex sentence involving both contraction and plural possessive forms?
It's the teachers' lounge that the students prefer because it's well-designed.
Its the teachers' lounge that the students prefer because it's well designed.
Its the teacher's lounge that the students' prefer because its well-designed.
It's the teachers lounge that the students' prefer because its well-designed.
Option B correctly uses 'It's' for 'it is', 'teachers'' to indicate the lounge belonging to multiple teachers, and 'it's' for the contraction of 'it is'. The punctuation shows proper apostrophe usage throughout.
Which sentence correctly punctuates multiple contractions in dialogue?
I cant believe its already the end of the day, but itll all work out.
I can't believe its already the end of the day, but itll all work out.
I can't believe it's already the end of the day, but it'll all work out.
I cant believe it's already the end of the day, but it'll all work out.
The correct sentence uses apostrophes in all contractions: 'can't' for 'cannot', 'it's' for 'it is', and 'it'll' for 'it will'. Option B demonstrates flawless punctuation.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe in an archaic contraction?
Never have I seen such a sight.
Neer have I seen such a sight.
Ne' er have I seen such a sight.
Ne'er have I seen such a sight.
The contraction 'Ne'er' correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate the omission of letters from 'never'. Option A shows the proper archaic contraction.
Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes for both a contraction and a plural possessive form of a proper noun?
It's the Smith's favorite holiday tradition.
It's the Smiths favorite holiday tradition.
It's the Smiths' favorite holiday tradition.
Its the Smiths' favorite holiday tradition.
The sentence uses 'It's' for the contraction of 'it is' and 'Smiths'' to indicate possession by the Smith family as a whole. This combination is punctuated correctly in Option C.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify correct apostrophe usage in possessive forms.
  2. Distinguish between contractions and possessives using apostrophes.
  3. Apply apostrophe rules in constructing clear and grammatically accurate sentences.
  4. Analyze common errors to correct misplaced or missing apostrophes.
  5. Evaluate sentences to confirm adherence to standard grammatical conventions.

Apostrophe Quiz: Which Sentence Is Correct? Cheat Sheet

  1. Possession for singular and plural nouns - When a single noun owns something, add 's (e.g., "the dog's bone"); for plural nouns ending in s, just tack on an apostrophe (e.g., "the dogs' bones"). This little mark keeps ownership crystal clear and your writing sharp! Learn more about possession rules
    2. owl.purdue.edu
  2. Possession for plural nouns not ending in s - If a plural noun doesn't end in s (like "children"), add 's to show possession (the children's toys). This rule ensures every owner, big or small, gets properly credited! Dive into non‑s plural possession
    3. owl.purdue.edu
  3. Contractions signal missing letters - Contractions like can't (cannot) or it's (it is) use an apostrophe to snip out letters and keep things breezy. They give your writing a friendly tone - just watch for misuses that can trip up your reader! Get the contraction lowdown
    4. owl.purdue.edu
  4. Possessive pronouns don't get apostrophes - Words like its, yours, theirs show ownership without an apostrophe. Remembering this prevents mix‑ups between its (belonging) and it's (it is), keeping your sentences typo‑free! Explore pronoun possession
    5. owl.purdue.edu
  5. Forming plurals of letters (but not numbers) - To pluralize lowercase letters, add 's (mind your p's and q's), but skip the apostrophe for decades ("1960s") or capital letters ("As and Bs"). It's the difference between clarity and clutter! See letter‑plural rules
    6. owl.purdue.edu
  6. Possessives of singular nouns ending in s - Style guides vary: you can write James's book or James' book. Pick a style and stick with it throughout your work so your writing feels consistent and polished! Check out style variations
    7. owl.purdue.edu
  7. Avoid apostrophes for normal plurals - Plurals of nouns, acronyms or numbers (CDs, 1990s) don't need apostrophes. Keeping them apostrophe‑free avoids the dreaded "banana's" mistake and looks sleek on the page! Master proper plurals
    8. owl.purdue.edu
  8. Joint vs. individual possession - When two people share something, add 's to the last noun only (Ben and Jerry's ice cream). For individual ownership, give each person their own 's (Caitlyn's and Celia's bikes). It's teamwork vs. solo style! Learn possession partnerships
    9. pittstate.edu
  9. Omitting numbers in dates - Use an apostrophe to drop the initial digits of a year ('80s for 1980s). It's a stylish shortcut that keeps your historical references tight and snappy! View date formatting tips
    10. niu.edu
  10. It's vs. its - It's (it is) needs an apostrophe; its (belonging to it) does not. This classic mix‑up can trip even seasoned writers - double‑check to keep your meaning on point! Clarify it's vs. its
    11. owl.purdue.edu
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