Pt6 Apostrophes sheet 1

1. Use an apostrophe in a contraction.

She’ll don’t it’s doesn’t

2. Use an apostrophe to show the omission of numbers in a date.

The flood of ’83 was nasty. The class of ’09 raised money for the food bank.

3. Use an apostrophe and s to form the plurals of letters, figures, and words used as words.

I got two A’s on my report card. No if’s, and’s, or but’s will be accepted as excuses.

To show possession:

4. For a singular noun, add an apostrophe and an s.

The painter’s truck was parked out front of the jobsite.

5. For a plural noun ending in an s, only add an apostrophe.

The painters’ trucks were parked out front of the jobsite.

6. For a plural noun not ending in an s, add an apostrophe and an s.

The mice’s cages were all cleaned by the assistant.

7. Use apostrophes to form the possessives of indefinite pronouns.

Never use an apostrophe in possessive pronouns.

Everyone’s luggage was accounted for. Ours was also there.

Directions: Copy the sentence. Add apostrophes where needed. Circle what you’ve added to make corrections easier.

1. Lily found someones purse in the girls locker room.

2. Several movie stars homes overlook the ocean.

3. The childrens joyous voices made everyones day happy.

4. The waitresses dresses were red and white.

5. Rosss bicycle was stolen from in front of the Jacksons house.

6. I hope yours is safe in your parents garage.

7. I think John Travoltas acting is as good as his dancing.

8. Todays lunch is pizza; everyones appetite will be healthy.

9. He received a months vacation.

10. A freshmans cap was found on the ground.

11. I will help in my fathers business.

12. The ladys coat was torn.

13. Napoleons achievements were many.

14. He did a mans work.

15. Don’t you know the answer to Lewis question?

16. Mens and boys hats were everywhere.

17. Have you seen a boys coat anywhere?

18. It was my mothers good luck to find a watch.

19. Ill see you at Bills house tonight.

20. Two small boys toys lay all about.