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Apostrophes Practice Worksheet

Apostrophes can show that letters are missing in a contraction or that something belongs to someone or something. Read each question carefully.

Contractions

A contraction joins words and uses an apostrophe where letters have been left out.

1.Choose the correctly written contraction to complete the sentence: “I am packing my lunch. ___ packing my lunch.”
  • I'm
  • Im
  • I'am
2.Choose the correctly written contraction to complete the sentence: “The bus will not stop here. The bus ___ stop here.”
  • wont
  • won't
  • will'nt
3.Write the contraction for “did not” in this sentence: “Aisha forget her water bottle.”
4.Write the contraction for “you are” in this sentence: “ doing a great job.”
5.Write the contraction for “I have” in this sentence: “ finished my puzzle.”
6.Write the contraction for “cannot” in this sentence: “We reach the top shelf.”
7.Write the contraction for “they are” in this sentence: “ waiting by the gate.”
8.What does the apostrophe show in the contraction “we're”? Explain in one sentence.

Showing who owns something

For one owner, add an apostrophe and s to the owner's name or noun.

9.Rewrite the sentence with an apostrophe to show that the kitten owns the blanket: “The kittens blanket is soft.”
10.Rewrite the sentence with an apostrophe to show that Maryam owns the sketchbook: “Rubys sketchbook is in her bag.”
11.Rewrite the sentence with an apostrophe to show that the teacher owns the ruler: “The teachers ruler is on the desk.”
12.Choose the sentence that correctly shows one dog owns the ball.
  • The dogs ball rolled away.
  • The dog's ball rolled away.
  • The dogs' ball rolled away.
13.Write a sentence showing that one girl owns a hat. Use the words “girl” and “hat” and add the apostrophe correctly.
14.Write a sentence showing that one bird owns a nest. Use the words “bird” and “nest” and add the apostrophe correctly.
15.Write a sentence showing that Mum owns a car. Use “Mum” and “car” and add the apostrophe correctly.

Apostrophe challenge

Use contractions and singular possession in your own writing.

16.Write three or four sentences about getting ready for a trip. Include at least two contractions and two examples of singular possession.
17.In your trip paragraph, find two apostrophes. Label each one C if it is in a contraction or P if it shows possession.
18.Complete the contraction for “shall not”: “I be long.”
19.Complete the shortened time phrase: “The film starts at 7 o'.”
20.Write a sentence using either “shan't” or “o'clock” correctly.

4 printable pages

  • Apostrophes Practice Worksheet, page 1 of 4: Contractions

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  • Apostrophes Practice Worksheet, page 2 of 4: Showing who owns something

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  • Apostrophes Practice Worksheet, page 3 of 4: Apostrophe challenge

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  • Apostrophes Practice Worksheet, page 4 of 4: 17. In your trip paragraph, find two apostrophes. Label each one C if it is in a

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