Deck 31: Apostrophes

Question 1

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive.
the pulpit of the minister

A) the minister's pulpit
B) the ministers' pulpit

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive.
video games of my son

A) my sons' video games
B) my son's video games

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
should not

A) shouldn't
B) should'nt

Answer 3

A

Question 4

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
Wheres Annas briefcase?

A) Where's
B) Anna's
C) Where's, Anna's

Question 5

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
Tara has a motorcycle. The motorcycle has a flat tire.

A) The motorcycle's flat tire is Tara's.
B) Tara's motorcycle has a flat tire.

Question 6

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
will not

A) won't
B) willn't

Question 7

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
Geoff has a knee injury. The injury has bothered him for years.

A) Geoff has been bothered by years' of knee injuries.
B) Geoff's knee injury has bothered him for years.

Question 8

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive.
the book of Alice

A) Alices' book
B) Alice's book

Question 9

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
Carlos has a favorite book. The book is on his desk.

A) Carlos' favorite book is on his desk.
B) The book is on Carlos' favorite desk.

Question 10

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
Cant we eat at your cousins restaurant?

A) Can't
B) cousin's
C) Can't, cousin's

Question 11

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
June says I have my fathers eyes.

A) say's, father's
B) father's
C) say's, father's, eye's

Question 12

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
The group has a new CD. The CD is on sale at Herman's Music Shop.

A) The group's new CD is on sale at Herman's Music Shop.
B) Herman's Music Shop's sale has a group of new CDs.

Question 13

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
I will

A) Iw'll
B) I'll

Question 14

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive.
the rights of the woman

A) the woman's rights
B) the womans' rights

Question 15

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
he has

A) he's
B) heh's

Question 16

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
Jans laptop computer wouldnt open.

A) Jan's
B) wouldn't
C) Jan's, wouldn't

Question 17

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
The dean ignored the students reactions to their new dress code.

A) students'
B) reactions'
C) students', reactions'

Question 18

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
you are

A) your'e
B) you're

Question 19

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive.
the flowers of the patients

A) the patient's flowers
B) the patients' flowers

Question 20

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
Chet owns a baseball card collection. The collection is very valuable.

A) The collection's most valuable baseball card is Chet's.
B) Chet's baseball card collection is very valuable.

Question 21

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
That man had a question. The question went unanswered.

A) The man's question went unanswered.
B) The unanswered question's went to the man.

Question 22

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
Shirleys phone bills are always outrageously high.

A) Shirley's
B) bill's
C) Shirley's, bill's

Question 23

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
the worms of the fishermen

A) the fishermens' worms
B) the fishermen's worms

Question 24

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
Lina has a new baby. The baby is named Christopher.

A) Christopher's new baby is named Lina.
B) Lina's new baby is named Christopher.

Question 25

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
the binoculars of the guide

A) the guides' binoculars
B) the guide's binoculars

Question 26

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
Connie wants me to iron Emils shirt.

A) want's
B) Emil's
C) want's, Emil's

Question 27

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
Al owns an old phonograph. The phonograph plays 78 rpm records.

A) Al's old phonograph plays 78 rpm records.
B) Al's old 78 rpm records play on a phonograph.

Question 28

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
Ms. Logan has a new suit. The suit is made of wool.

A) The suit is made of Ms. Logan's wool.
B) Ms. Logan's new suit is made of wool.

Question 29

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
the objection of the chairwoman

A) the chairwomans' objection
B) the chairwoman's objection

Question 30

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
did not

A) didn't
B) did'nt

Question 31

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
Glorias mother-in-law hasnt talked to her in years.

A) Gloria's
B) hasn't
C) Gloria's, hasn't

Question 32

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
Didnt you work at your uncles bakery?

A) Didn't
B) uncle's
C) Didn't, uncle's

Question 33

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes.
Dont let anyone smoke in my fathers car.

A) Don't
B) father's
C) Don't, father's

Question 34

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
the shoes of the dancer

A) the dancer's shoes
B) the dancers' shoes

Question 35

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
they are

A) they're
B) theyr'e

Question 36

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
she is

A) shes'
B) she's

Question 37

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
will not

A) willn't
B) won't

Question 38

Select the correct contraction for each phrase.
who is

A) whos'
B) who's

Question 39

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
My sister has a passion. Her passion is interior decorating.

A) My sister's interior decorating has passion.
B) My sister's passion is interior decorating.

Question 40

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences.
the attitude of the bank teller

A) the bank teller's attitude
B) the bank tellers' attitude