Apostrophe
Apostrophe
Use
of Apostrophe
1-
To show possession.
For
example- This is Neeta’s pencil.
2-
In contractions.
For
example- I can’t do this.
I
could’ve completed my work.
Rules
for using-
1-
An apostrophe shows ownership.
- Rita’s new
sandals are red.
- These are
students’ books.
2-
An apostrophe is added to the end plural nouns that end in s.
- These are
students’ books. ( books belonging to a group of students)
- The
lions’ den. ( more than one lion)
3-
Sometimes a name ending with s is given an apostrophe instead of an additional
‘s’ and apostrophe as seen in the name Amos, typically both are correct.
- Amos’
books. (instead of Amos’s books)
4-
An apostrophe is used in contractions when a word or letter(s) is missing:
- Don't go
outside. ( Don't)
- I’ll
finish my homework later. ( I'll)
Exercises
Use
apostrophes to form the possessive equivalents of the following.
(for
example: one book of more than one girl = The girl’s book)
1. One toy of one baby.
The baby’s toy.
2. More than one toy of more
than one baby.
The babies’ toys.
3. One crash of more than one
vehicle.
The vehicles’ crash.
4. One dress of one lady.
The lady’s dress.
5. One dress of more than one
lady.
The ladies’ dress.
Write the missing apostrophes in these sentences. (If they need one!)
1. The dogs tail wagged as he
saw his master.
The dog's tail wagged as he saw his master.
2. Binnis cat was not well.
Binni’s cat was not well.
3. “I wouldnt do that if I
were you,” said mum.
“I wouldn't do that if I were you,”
said mum.
4. David bought some bananas
and apples from the market.
David bought some bananas and apples from the
market.
5. Kates watch was very
expensive.
Kate’s watch was very expensive.
6. Joe couldnt find his
favourite socks.
Joe could’nt find his favourite socks.
7. The boys marbles rolled
down the hill; they had to run fast to catch it.
The boy’s marbles rolled down the hill; they
had to run fast to catch it.
1. The lady’s had beautiful
hats.
The ladies had beautiful hats.
2. She had twin baby boys’.
She had twin baby boys.
3. I bought ten kilos of
potatoes’.
I bought ten kilos of potatoes.
4. The childrens voice’s
filled the corridor.
The childrens’ voices filled the corridors.
Rewrite
the sentences below inserting apostrophe where it has been left out.
1. Tims dog is called Spotie.
Tim’s dog is Spotie.
2. The farmers vegetables were
fresh.
The farmers’ vegetables were fresh.
3. The girls bouquet was tied
with a red ribbon.
The girl’s bouquet was tied with a red
ribbon.
4. The boys books were placed
neatly on the shelf.
The boy’s books were placed neatly on the
shelf.
5. The cows tail swished to
keep the flies away.
The cow’s tail swished to keep the flies
away.
6. The eagles wings were
spread wide.
The eagle’s wings were spread wide.
7. The dogs name is Rex and
the cats name is Becki!
The dog’s name is Rex and the cat’s name is
Becki!
8. The fishermans net was
torn, so the fish escaped.
The fisherman's net was torn, so the fish escaped.
Add
an apostrophe (‘) to form the possessive of each plural noun below.
1. The ______ leaves are red.
(trees)
The trees’ leaves are red.
2. The ______cribs were empty.
(babies)
The babies’ cribs were empty.
3. The ______ backpacks were
all in the closet. (children)
The children’s backpacks were all in the
closet.
4. The ______dresses arrived
on time. (women)
The women's dresses arrived on time.
5. The ______habitat was very
clean. (animals)
The animals’ habitat was very clean.
6. The ______shirts were black.
(men)
The men’s shirts were black.
Put
the apostrophes in the right places and correct the punctuation marks.
1. Pass me the boys coats.
Pass me the boys’ coats.
2. How is he going to get his
childs open house.
How is he going to get his child’s open house.
3. It is time to go to Suzys
house.
It is time to go to Suzy’s house.
4. What is your babys name.
What is your baby's name?
5. What are your babies names
What are your babies’ names?
6. Who is going to put these
books back on the shelves
Who is going to put these books back on the
shelves?
7. The cat always jumps from
one chair to the other
The cat always jumps from one chair to the
other.
8. Paul wants to go to
Jessicas party.
Paul wants to go to Jessica's party.
Add
‘s to the underlined words to show belongings in the sentences below.
1. The man_ coat kept him warm
in the winter.
The man’s coat kept him warm in the winter.
2. The boy_ socks went up to
his knees.
The boy’s socks went up to his knees.
3. The child_ toys were
scattered all over the ground.
The child’s toys were scattered all over the
ground.
4. The zebra_ stripes were
beautiful.
The zebra’s stripes were beautiful.
5. The girl_ jump rope went
round and round.
The girl’s jump rope went round and round.
6. John_ baseball bat was very
expensive.
John’s baseball bat was very expensive.
7. Sarah_ backpack was pink.
Sara’s backpack was pink.
8. The lion_ habitat was
endangered.
The lion’s habitat was endangered.
9. David_ kite got stuck in a
tree.
David’s kite got stuck in a tree.
10. The kitten_ toy was
missing.
The kitten’s toy was missing.
11. The dog_ bark was scary.
The dog’s bark was scary.
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