Apostrophes

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A set of sentences using apostrophes - learners to identify the correct use
Karen Bunyan
Quiz by Karen Bunyan, updated more than 1 year ago
Karen Bunyan
Created by Karen Bunyan about 4 years ago
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Resource summary

Question 1

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Which of these sentences uses the apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • The gardens will be open from the 25th of April.
  • The garden's will be open from the 25th of April.

Question 2

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Which of these sentences uses the apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • It's going to be a very difficult journey.
  • Its going to be a very difficult journey.

Question 3

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Which of these sentences use the apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • Mr Jones's is very busy today and will not be able to see you until tomorrow.
  • Mr Jones is very busy today and will not be able to see you until tomorrow.

Question 4

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Which one of these sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • The dog licked its paw.
  • The dog licked it's paw.

Question 5

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Which of these sentences use an apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • Its been a really difficult day today.
  • It's been a really difficult day today.

Question 6

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Which one of these sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • The boys backpack was on the floor.
  • The boy's backpack was on the floor.

Question 7

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Which one of these sentences uses apostrophes correctly?
Answer
  • The bus's brakes were not working.
  • The bus brakes were not working.

Question 8

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Which one of these sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • James car had broken down on the motorway.
  • James' car had broken down on the motorway.

Question 9

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Which one of these sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • The doctor's office was closed.
  • The doctors office was closed.

Question 10

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Which one of these sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • The doctors' office was closed.
  • The doctors office was closed.

Question 11

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Which one of these sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?
Answer
  • The childrens bedroom was so messy.
  • The children's bedroom was so messy.
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