This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Apostrophe Omission And Possession – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Apostrophe Omission And Possession Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Is the apostrophe below for possession or for a contraction (omission of letters) of a pronoun and verb? A) Singular noun. B) Omission/contraction. C) Possession. D) Plural possession. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Omission/contraction. 2. What is the function of the apostrophe in the sentence: "John's book is on the table." A) Combine two words. B) Plural. C) Possession. D) Omission. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Possession. 3. The sentence below in red is incorrect. It is missing a singular possessive apostrophe. The subject noun, teacher, does NOT need to be made plural. Where should the possessive apostrophe go in the sentence below? The teachers computer is brand new. A) The teacher' computer is brand new. B) The teacher's computer is brand new. C) The teachers' computer is brand new. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The teacher's computer is brand new. 4. We cant go outside until we finish our homework. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 5. Tick the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly A) The citys light's were twinkling brightly. B) The citie's lights were twinkling brightly. C) The citys' lights were twinkling brightly. D) The city's lights were twinkling brightly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The city's lights were twinkling brightly. 6. Identify the correct use of apostrophe for omission in the sentence:'Its a beautiful day outside.' A) It is' a beautiful day outside. B) Its' a beautiful day outside. C) It's a beautiful day outside. D) Its a beautiful day outside. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It's a beautiful day outside. 7. Which two possessive forms are correct for a name like "James" spelled with an S? Remember, this is the name of one person (singular noun). Have you seen ..... car? OR Have you seen ..... car? A) James's or James'. B) James' OR Jame. C) Jame's or James'. D) Jame's OR James'ss. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) James's or James'. 8. Which of these is never a function of an apostrophe A) Possession. B) Contraction. C) Plural. D) Omission. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plural. 9. Which of the following sentences uses the apostrophe correctly for omission? A) She'll go to the market later. B) Shell go to the market later. C) Shell' go to the market later. D) She' ll go to the market later. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She'll go to the market later. 10. Correct APOSTROPHE usage?One STUDENT'S book is missing. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 11. I can't wait to eat my birthday cake! A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 12. When do we use an apostrophe in a contraction? A) To separate two words. B) To indicate possession. C) To indicate the omission of one or more letters in a word. D) To emphasize a word. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To indicate the omission of one or more letters in a word. 13. Give an example of using an apostrophe to show possession. A) The dog's bone. B) The cars' engine. C) The book's covers. D) The cats toys. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The dog's bone. 14. How do you show possession for a name that ends in 's', like 'James'? A) You can add 's' after the apostrophe, like 'James's book'. B) You can only add an apostrophe, like 'James' book'. C) You can add 'es', like 'Jameses book'. D) You should not add anything, just use 'James book'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You can add 's' after the apostrophe, like 'James's book'. 15. What does 'the plane's wings' mean? A) It means the wings are made of metal. B) It indicates the wings are detachable. C) It means the wings belong to the plane. D) It refers to the wings of any aircraft. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It means the wings belong to the plane. 16. Your friends, Jorge and Shareef, are here to pick up their books that you borrowed. Where did you put your ..... books? A) Friends. B) Friend's. C) Friend. D) Friends'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Friends'. 17. What does 'can't' stand for? A) 'can'. B) 'won't'. C) 'cannot'. D) 'can not'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'cannot'. 18. Identify the function of the punctuationHer cat's paw was injured. A) Omission. B) Combine two words. C) Possession. D) Plural. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Possession. 19. How do you form a contraction with the words "do not" ? A) Do'nt. B) Dont'. C) Don't. D) Do'nt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Don't. 20. Select the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes for joint possession. A) Sarah and Tom's house is on the corner. B) Sarah's and Tom's house is on the corner. C) Sarahs' and Toms' house is on the corner. D) Sarahs and Toms house is on the corner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sarah and Tom's house is on the corner. 21. Give an example of a contraction. A) Can't. B) Shouldnt'. C) Doesnot. D) Wo'nt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Can't. 22. There are three students in the classroom. Has the teacher graded the ..... assignments yet? A) Students'. B) Student's. C) Students. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Students'. 23. Identify the function of the punctuationHe can't go out this evening A) Omission. B) Plural. C) Possession. D) Combine two words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Omission. 24. Which of these is not a function of an apostrophe? A) Possession. B) Contraction. C) Omission. D) Plural. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Plural. 25. What is the correct way to write 'didnt' with an apostrophe? A) Did'nt. B) Didn'ts. C) Didn't. D) Didnt'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Didn't. 26. How do you make the contraction for was not? A) Wasnt'. B) Was'nt. C) Wasn't. D) Wasnnt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wasn't. 27. Identify the function of the apostrophe in the sentence: "She'll arrive soon." A) Plural. B) Possession. C) Omission. D) Combine two words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Omission. 28. How do we use an apostrophe to show possession? A) We use an apostrophe and an 's' after the noun. B) We use an apostrophe and an 's' in the middle of the noun. C) We use an apostrophe and an 's' before the noun. D) We use an apostrophe and an 's' after the verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We use an apostrophe and an 's' after the noun. 29. What is an apostrophe? A) A symbol used in mathematics to denote a prime number. B) A punctuation mark used to show possession or indicate omitted letters. C) A type of literary device used to address an absent person. D) A mark used to separate items in a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A punctuation mark used to show possession or indicate omitted letters. 30. To show joint possession, add ..... to the ..... noun.(Find the note and answer in the worksheet, Apostrophes Practice 1 on Canvas. Look closely.) A) 's ; s'. B) 's ; last. C) 's ; joint. D) S' ; last. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 's ; last. 31. How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'? A) You add an apostrophe and an 's', like 'the dogs's park'. B) You add just an apostrophe, like 'the dogs' park'. C) You change the 's' to 'z', like 'the dogsz park'. D) You add 'es' after the 's', like 'the dogses park'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You add just an apostrophe, like 'the dogs' park'. 32. What is the correct way to show possession for the singular noun 'boss'? A) Boss's. B) Bosses'. C) Boss'. D) Bos's. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Boss's. 33. What are the two correct ways to edit the incorrect sentence below? A) Mrs. Collins's staplers' are on the desk. B) Both of these are correct:Mrs. Collins's stapler is on the desk. or Mrs. Collins stapler is on the desk. C) Mrs. Collins' stapler is on the desk. D) Both of these are correct:Mrs. Collins's stapler is on the desk. or Mrs. Collins' stapler is on the desk. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both of these are correct:Mrs. Collins's stapler is on the desk. or Mrs. Collins' stapler is on the desk. 34. What is an apostrophe used for in the sentence: "They're going to the park." A) To separate two independent clauses. B) To indicate a plural noun. C) To indicate a question. D) To show omission in a contraction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To show omission in a contraction. 35. In the sentence 'The childrens books are on the shelf, ' where should the apostrophe be placed to show possession? A) The childrens book's are on the shelf. B) The childrens books' are on the shelf. C) The childrens' books are on the shelf. D) The children's books are on the shelf. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The children's books are on the shelf. 36. Where should the apostrophe go in shouldnt? A) Shouldn't. B) Should'nt. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shouldn't. 37. How do you rewrite 'My mums phone' with an apostrophe? A) My mums' phone. B) My mum's phone. C) My mum phone. D) My mum's' phone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My mum's phone. 38. Identify the sentence with the correct use of apostrophes for possession. A) Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood. B) Its' a beautiful day in the neighborhood. C) It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood. D) It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood. 39. Which of the following sentences uses the apostrophe correctly for possession? A) The cats' toy is under the couch. B) The cat toy's is under the couch. C) The cat's toy is under the couch. D) The cats toy's is under the couch. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The cat's toy is under the couch. 40. Where should the apostrophe be placed in the following sentence to show possession? 'The dogs bone is buried in the yard.' A) The dogs' bone is buried in the yard. B) The dog's bone is buried in the yard. C) The dogs bone is buried in the yard. D) The dog bone's is buried in the yard. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The dog's bone is buried in the yard. 41. What is the purpose of using an apostrophe in writing? A) To indicate a question is being asked. B) To separate items in a list for clarity. C) To clarify meaning by showing possession or indicating omitted letters. D) To create a pause in a sentence for dramatic effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To clarify meaning by showing possession or indicating omitted letters. 42. That pencil is not your's. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 43. Rewrite the following sentence with the correct use of apostrophe: "The childrens toys are scattered." A) The children's toys are scattered. B) The childrens toys' are scattered. C) The childrens toy's are scattered. D) The childrens' toys are scattered. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The children's toys are scattered. 44. Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly? A) The dogs bone is buried. B) The cat's toy is missing. C) The books covers are torn. D) The cars' engine is loud. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The cat's toy is missing. 45. What is the correct way to write 'the balloons of the girl'? A) The balloons of the girl. B) The girl's balloons. C) The balloons belonging to the girl. D) The girl balloons. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The girl's balloons. 46. Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate possession for a plural noun? A) The teacher's lounge is newly renovated. B) The teachers' lounge is newly renovated. C) The teachers lounge's is newly renovated. D) The teachers lounge is newly renovated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The teachers' lounge is newly renovated. 47. Identify the punctuationthat's A) Semi colon. B) Apostrophe. C) Comma. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Apostrophe. 48. How do you rewrite 'the planes wings' correctly? A) The wing of the plane. B) The plane's wings. C) The planes' wings. D) The plane wings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The plane's wings. 49. When do we use an apostrophe to show possession? A) Before the noun with an 's'. B) After the noun with an 's'. C) After the verb with an 's'. D) In the middle of the noun with an 's'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the noun with an 's'. 50. What should we add to regular singular nouns (that are NOT spelled with an S at the end) to show possession? A) 's. B) '. C) S'. D) S. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 's. 51. Identify the punctuation in the following sentence: "It's a beautiful day." A) Colon. B) Semi colon. C) Comma. D) Apostrophe. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Apostrophe. 52. What is an apostrophe used for? A) An apostrophe is used to indicate a question. B) An apostrophe is used to separate two independent clauses. C) An apostrophe is used to indicate a plural noun. D) An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to show that letters or numbers have been omitted in a contraction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to show that letters or numbers have been omitted in a contraction. 53. What does it mean when we use an apostrophe for omission? A) Using an apostrophe for omission means that we are leaving out letters in a word, like in 'can't' (cannot) or 'didn't' (did not). B) It is used to create plurals of nouns. C) It indicates possession, showing that something belongs to someone. D) It marks the end of a sentence or phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using an apostrophe for omission means that we are leaving out letters in a word, like in 'can't' (cannot) or 'didn't' (did not). 54. Choose the correct sentence with apostrophe usage: A) The teachers' lounge is open. B) The teacher's lounge is open. C) The teachers lounge's is open. D) The teachers lounge is open. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The teacher's lounge is open. 55. Complete the sentence:We are visiting Tom and ..... A) We are visiting Tom and Anne's apartment. B) We are visiting Tom and Annes' apartment. C) We are visiting Tom and Anne apartment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We are visiting Tom and Anne's apartment. 56. Which of the following shows the correct use of an apostrophe for omission? A) Do not forget to dot your i's and cross your t's. B) Dont forget to dot your i's and cross your t's. C) Do'nt forget to dot your i's and cross your t's. D) Dont' forget to dot your i's and cross your t's. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Do not forget to dot your i's and cross your t's. 57. What is an example of a contraction using 'will'? A) W'll. B) W'ill. C) I'll. D) Wil. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'll. 58. How should this sentence be revised? A) Rabat's. B) Rabats. C) Rabats'. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rabat's. 59. Citlaly has a younger sister who collects different highlighters. She has highlighters from all over the world! They are Citlaly's ..... highlighters. They are not Citlaly's. A) Sister's. B) Sisters. C) Sister. D) Sisters'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sister's. 60. Select the sentence with the correct apostrophe placement: A) She borrowed her sister's dress for the party. B) She borrowed her sister dress's for the party. C) She borrowed her sisters' dress for the party. D) She borrowed her sisters dress' for the party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She borrowed her sister's dress for the party. 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