P4 The apostrophe

EXERCISE P4–5 The apostrophe

EXERCISE P4-5The apostrophe

In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

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Example

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The author describes two journey’s: one physical and one metaphorical.

The author describes two journeys: one physical and one metaphorical.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

2 of 10

Question

Rob wore a neon shirt to the 80’s party.

Rob wore a neon shirt to the ’80s party.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

3 of 10

Question

Mr. Salazar took his third grade class to the childrens’ museum downtown.

Mr. Salazar took his third grade class to the children’s museum downtown.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

4 of 10

Question

Estuaries often develop where fresh and salt water’s meet.

Estuaries often develop where fresh and salt waters meet.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

5 of 10

Question

The butterfly emerged from it’s cocoon after two weeks.

The butterfly emerged from its cocoon after two weeks.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

6 of 10

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The modern windmill’s studded the desert landscape.

The modern windmills studded the desert landscape.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

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Question

The newspapers headline read, “Victory at last!”

The newspaper’s headline read, “Victory at last!”

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

8 of 10

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Though I wanted to take credit, the idea wasn’t mine. It was her’s.

Though I wanted to take credit, the idea wasn’t mine. It was hers.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

9 of 10

Question

John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush are the only presidents of the United States who’s fathers were also presidents.

John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush are the only presidents of the United States whose fathers were also presidents.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.

10 of 10

Question

We weren’t able to get tickets to the concert, so we decided to go to the movie’s instead.

We weren’t able to get tickets to the concert, so we decided to go to the movies instead.

EXERCISE P4-5 The apostrophe - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly.