Pt6 Apostrophes sheet 2

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. Scott wrote all of his ss backwards.

2. Monas report was on Jane Goodalls study of chimpanzees.

3. The class of 87 was the largest class in our schools history.

4. Your 3s and 8s arent written very clearly.

5. Lets watch the baseball game on television.

6. If Richards mom cant pick us up, well have to walk home.

7. During Danielles performance shell do several figures 8s.

8. No ifs or buts about it – our teams the best.

9. Dads coming soon, and hes bringing company for dinner.

10. Sheena Eastons performance was entertaining; shes one of my favorite singers.

11. Are these books yours or Annies.

12. I wont make the honor roll unless I get all Bs, so Ill have to study harder.

13. During the summer of 93 I helped at the childrens day camp.

14. Its hard to concentrate with Jodys gum chewing.

15. Heres what you’ve been waiting for!