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Apostrophes Quiz By: Kaitlin Andrews Part 1: Fill in the Blank 1. Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letters have been removed . 2. Use the apostrophe to show possession. Place the apostrophe before the s to show possession. 3. With a singular compound noun, show possession with s at the end of the word. 4. The only time an apostrophe is used for its is when it is a contraction for it is or it has. 5. Use the possessive case in front of a gerund , or a word ending in –ing Part 2: Put the Apostrophe Where it Belongs 6. She's a great teacher. 7. Ms. Chang's house 8. My mother-in-law's hat 9. It's a nice day. 10. Alex's skating was a joy to behold.

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Apostrophes Quiz

By: Kaitlin Andrews

Part 1: Fill in the Blank

1. Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letters have been removed.

2. Use the apostrophe to show possession. Place the apostrophe before the s to show possession.

3. With a singular compound noun, show possession with s at the end of the word.

4. The only time an apostrophe is used for its is when it is a contraction for it is or it has.

5. Use the possessive case in front of a gerund, or a word ending in –ing

Part 2: Put the Apostrophe Where it Belongs

6. She's a great teacher.

7. Ms. Chang's house

8. My mother-in-law's hat

9. It's a nice day.

10. Alex's skating was a joy to behold.