Quiz & Worksheet - Proper Apostrophe Use

Instructions:

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question 1 of 3

What are the ways apostrophes are used?

Contractions

Possessives

Non-possessive plurals

All of the answers are correct.

Worksheet

Print Apostrophe: Use & Examples Worksheet

1. Which of the following is the correct use of the apostrophe?

Meet the Smiths. The Smith's car needs new tires.
It's his office's.
He should'of come to the phone.
The Sampsons' dog barked at us.

2. Which of the following is the correct way to show possession with a plural noun ending in 's'?

Add an apostrophe and an 's'.
Add an apostrophe at the end.
No apostrophe is required.
None of the answers are correct.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

What is an apostrophe, and why and in what ways is it used? This quiz/worksheet combo will help you assess your understanding of this punctuation mark and the rules that apply to its uses.

Quiz and Worksheet Goals

In these assessments, you'll be tested on:

The ability to identify the ways in which the apostrophe is used
The ability to identify a correct way to use an apostrophe
The ability to identify the correct way to use an apostrophe when showing possession with a plural noun ending in 's'
The proper way to contract the possessive form of 'it'
How to express the plural possessive of 'child'

Skills Practiced

This worksheet and quiz will allow you to test the following skills:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information regarding the various uses of the apostrophe
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding possession and apostrophe usage and interpret it correctly
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the use of apostrophes for irregular plural possessives and non-possessive plurals
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about contractions

Additional Learning

To learn more about this grammatical subject, review the accompanying lesson called Apostrophe: Use, Examples & Quiz. This lesson covers the following objectives: