Apostrophe Ultimate Test: Trivia Quiz
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In this English grammar quiz, we will focus on the use of the apostrophe. An apostrophe is a punctuation mark mostly used to show possession or that some parts of a word have been omitted, making the word short. Proper punctuation helps ensure the sentences meaning is not diluted; this quiz is designed to test out just how much you know about this punctuation mark and how to use it properly in a sentence. Give it a try!
- 1.
Check ALL the situations you would add an 's when showing possession.
- A.
Singular form of a word
- B.
Plural form of a word not ending in s
- C.
Plural form of a word ending in s
- D.
First noun showing joint possession
- E.
Last noun showing joint possession
Correct Answer(s)
A. Singular form of a word
B. Plural form of a word not ending in s
E. Last noun showing joint possessionExplanation
When showing possession, an apostrophe is added to the singular form of a word (e.g., the dog's bone), the plural form of a word not ending in 's' (e.g., the children's toys), and the last noun showing joint possession (e.g., John and Sarah's car).Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the sentence punctuated correctly.
- A.
I went to the teacher's bathroom.
- B.
I went to the teachers' bathroom.
- C.
I went to the teachers bathroom.
Correct Answer
B. I went to the teachers' bathroom.Explanation
The bathroom belongs to all the teachers. So you need the s to show plural, and then you add the apostrophe to show possession.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
- A.
I liked Jess's hat.
- B.
I liked Jess' hat.
- C.
I liked Jesss hat.
Correct Answer
A. I liked Jess's hat.Explanation
Jess is singular, so even though it ends in s, you add 's to show possession.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
- A.
I like to play children's games.
- B.
I like to play children' games.
- C.
I like to play childrens games.
Correct Answer
A. I like to play children's games.Explanation
Children are plural, but since it does not end in s, you need to add an 's to show possession.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
- A.
That is Sue's and Anne's car.
- B.
This is Sue and Anne's car.
- C.
That is Sues and Annes car.
Correct Answer
B. This is Sue and Anne's car.Explanation
When two or more nouns own something, you just add possession to the LAST noun--not to both.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
- A.
All the student's papers were hard to grade.
- B.
All the students' papers were hard to grade.
- C.
All the students papers were hard to grade.
Correct Answer
B. All the students' papers were hard to grade.Explanation
There is more than one student paper, so I need the s at the end of the word student to show plural, and then the apostrophe after wards to show possession.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
- A.
I like Mercedes's jacket.
- B.
I like Mercedes' jacket.
- C.
I like Mercedes jacket.
Correct Answer
A. I like Mercedes's jacket.Explanation
Mercedes is singular (one person), so I need to add 's to show possession.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
- A.
The computers's work well.
- B.
The computers' work well.
- C.
The computers work well.
Correct Answer
C. The computers work well.Explanation
The computers are not owning anything, so you do not need an apostrophe to show possession.Rate this question:
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