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Apostrophes Practice Worksheet

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Apostrophes Practice Worksheet

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📝 Part 1: Apostrophes in Contractions

Success Criteria: I can correctly write contractions using apostrophes and explain what they do.

1. Choose the correct contraction for each sentence:

a) I am going to the park. → I _______ going to the park.

I'm

Im

I'am

b) She will not be late. → She _______ be late.

wont

won't

will'nt

2. Write the contractions for these words:

a) cannot → ___________

b) it is → ___________

c) they are → ___________

d) we have → ___________

3. Extension: What does the apostrophe show in contractions? Write one sentence to explain.

🏠 Part 2: Apostrophes for Singular Possession

Success Criteria: I can use apostrophes to show that something belongs to someone or something.

4. Add apostrophes to show possession:

a) The cats toy is under the sofa.

b) Sarahs book is on the table.

c) The teachers pen has run out.

d) My brothers football boots are muddy.

5. Choose the correct sentence:

The dogs bone is buried in the garden.

The dog's bone is buried in the garden.

The dogs' bone is buried in the garden.

6. Write sentences using these words with apostrophes to show possession:

a) girl + hat: ________________________________

b) bird + nest: ________________________________

c) mum + car: ________________________________

⭐ Part 3: Creative Challenge

Success Criteria: I can create my own sentences with apostrophes and explain their use.

7. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about your day. Include:

At least 2 contractions

At least 2 examples of singular possession

Tick the boxes when you've included them!

8. Apostrophe Detective: Circle the apostrophes in your paragraph above and draw arrows to show:

C = Contraction (letters missing)

P = Possession (something belongs to someone)

9. Extension Challenge: Can you use these tricky contractions correctly?

a) shall not → ___________

b) of the clock → o'___________

c) Write a sentence using one of these: ________________________

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