This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Apostrophe Omission And Possession – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Apostrophe Omission And Possession Quiz 1 (25 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) Possession. B) Omission/contraction. C) Plural possession. D) Singular noun. 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) Possession. B) Omission. C) Plural. D) Combine two words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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' lights were twinkling brightly. B) The citie's lights were twinkling brightly. C) The city's lights were twinkling brightly. D) The citys light's were twinkling brightly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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's a beautiful day outside. B) Its' a beautiful day outside. C) Its a beautiful day outside. D) It is' a beautiful day outside. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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' OR Jame. B) Jame's OR James'ss. C) James's or James'. D) Jame's or James'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) James's or James'. 8. Which of these is never a function of an apostrophe A) Possession. B) Omission. C) Plural. D) Contraction. 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) She' ll go to the market later. D) Shell 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 emphasize a word. B) To indicate the omission of one or more letters in a word. C) To separate two words. D) To indicate possession. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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 cats toys. B) The cars' engine. C) The dog's bone. D) The book's covers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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 should not add anything, just use 'James book'. D) You can add 'es', like 'Jameses 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 belong to the plane. B) It refers to the wings of any aircraft. C) It indicates the wings are detachable. D) It means the wings are made of metal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) Friends. D) Friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Friends'. 17. What does 'can't' stand for? A) 'can not'. B) 'cannot'. C) 'can'. D) 'won't'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'cannot'. 18. Identify the function of the punctuationHer cat's paw was injured. A) Possession. B) Omission. C) Plural. D) Combine two words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Possession. 19. How do you form a contraction with the words "do not" ? A) Do'nt. B) Don't. C) Do'nt. D) Dont'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) Wo'nt. B) Can't. C) Shouldnt'. D) Doesnot. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) Possession. B) Omission. C) Plural. D) Combine two words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Omission. 24. Which of these is not a function of an apostrophe? A) Possession. B) Omission. C) Plural. D) Contraction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plural. 25. What is the correct way to write 'didnt' with an apostrophe? A) Didn't. B) Didnt'. C) Did'nt. D) Didn'ts. 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