Deck 33: Apostrophe

Question 1

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
A fly flew into the mouth of the TV weatherperson.
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Answer 1

the TV weatherperson's mouth

Question 2

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
Sevilles many attractions include the beautiful Alcazar district built by the Moors, who ruled this Spanish city for five centuries.

Answer 2

Possessive : Seville's many
Plural : attractions…Moors…centuries

Question 3

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
The new denim shirt belonging to Lamont was as scratchy as sandpaper.
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Answer 3

Lamont's new denim shirt

Question 4

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
The childrens shouts of delight grew louder as the clown added eggs, lightbulbs, and a bowling ball to the items he was juggling.

Question 5

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
The hair belonging to Rachel is usually not green-she colored it for Halloween.
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Question 6

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
Tinas camping handbook suggests that we bring water purification tablets and nylon ropes.

Question 7

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
The piano belonging to the Previn family was once used in a symphony orchestra.
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Question 8

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
Black Beauty , a childrens novel has entertained young readers for more than a hundred years.

Question 9

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
The Honda owned by Donna was crammed with boxes and furniture.
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Question 10

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
The rattlesnakes head has a sensitive pit below the eyes, capable of detecting the body heat of warm-blooded prey.

Question 11

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
The previous tenant of the apartment had painted all the walls bright green.
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Question 12

Add an apostrophe where needed.
Several campers tents collapsed during the storm.

Question 13

Add 's to each of the following words to make it the possessor or owner of something. Then write sentences using the words. The first one is done for you.
rock star rock star's __________________________________
The rock star's limousine pulled up to the curb.
Felipe ___________________________________________________

Question 14

Add an apostrophe where needed.
Both of the Johnsons daughters have become attorneys.

Question 15

Write the contractions for the words in parentheses. One is done for you.
(Are not) _________ the reserve books in the library kept at the circulation desk

Question 16

Add 's to each of the following words to make it the possessor or owner of something. Then write sentences using the words. The first one is done for you.
rock star rock star's __________________________________
The rock star's limousine pulled up to the curb.
The railroad conductor _________________________________________

Question 17

Add an apostrophe where needed.
Many cities subway and bus systems provide inexpensive and efficient transportation.

Question 18

Write the contractions for the words in parentheses. One is done for you.
If (they are) _________ going to Israel, they (do not) _________ want to miss visiting Jerusalem.

Question 19

Add 's to each of the following words to make it the possessor or owner of something. Then write sentences using the words. The first one is done for you.
rock star rock star's __________________________________
The rock star's limousine pulled up to the curb.
Neighbor __________________________________________

Question 20

Add an apostrophe where needed.
The twins habit of dressing alike was started by their mother when they were children.

Question 21

Write the contractions for the words in parentheses. One is done for you.
(I am) _________ the kind of student (who is) _________ extremely nervous before tests.

Question 22

Add 's to each of the following words to make it the possessor or owner of something. Then write sentences using the words. The first one is done for you.
rock star rock star's __________________________________
The rock star's limousine pulled up to the curb.
school __________________________________________________

Question 23

Add an apostrophe where needed.
At the crowded intersection, several young men rushed out to wash the cars windshields.

Question 24

Write the contractions for the words in parentheses. One is done for you.
(Who is) _________ the clerk who discovered that (it is) _________ cheaper to buy supplies online (We are) _________ always interested in recognizing employees with good ideas.

Question 25

Add 's to each of the following words to make it the possessor or owner of something. Then write sentences using the words. The first one is done for you.
rock star rock star's __________________________________
The rock star's limousine pulled up to the curb.
The government _________________________________________

Question 26

Write the contractions for the words in parentheses. One is done for you.
I (cannot) _________ remember if (there is) _________gas in the car or not.

Question 27

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
Harry grasped his wifes arm as she stood on in-line skates for the first time.

Question 28

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
The capital of Great Britain is London.
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Question 29

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
Vonettes decision to study computer science is based on predictions of good opportunities for women in that field.

Question 30

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
One of the major attractions of New York City is the Emprire State Building.
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Question 31

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
Pablo Picassos paintings are displayed in museums all over the world.

Question 32

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
The three official languages of Switzerland are German, French, and Italian.
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Question 33

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
At the doctors request, Lyndon pulled up his shirt and revealed the zipperlike scars from his operation.

Question 34

Working in groups of two or three, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using 's to show possession. Remember that the 's goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
In the window of the jewelry store is a sign reading "Ears Pierced While You
Wait."
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Question 35

Insert an apostrophe where needed to show possession in the following sentences. Write plural above words where the s ending simply means more than one. Then, compare your answers with that of a classmate.
EXAMPLE
Arlenes tinted contact
protect
from glare.
Of all the peoples names in all the worlds countries, the most common is Muhammad.