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.

 Correct the errors in the following sentences connected with the use of apostrophes:

   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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