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Apostrophes Quiz
Section 1: Possession
Directions: Change “______ of the ______” phrases into possessive noun phrases using an
apostrophe.
1. I need to wash the clothes of my son. _______________________________.
2. The colors of the college are green and yellow. _______________________.
3. The kid of Joe is an energetic boy. _________________________________.
4. Listen to the story of the family. __________________________________.
5. I want to go to the sale of the store. _________________________________.
6. Do you want to listen to the music of the band? _______________________.
7. The price of the toy is large. ______________________________________.
8. Look at the color of the sky. ______________________________________.
9. The artwork of Picasso is well known. ______________________________.
10. The sound of the boat was loud. __________________________________.
Section 2: Omission of letters.
Directions: use apostrophes in the following sentences to make contractions.
1. I do not understand math. ________________________________________.
2. I will not go outside during storms. _________________________________.
3. I am waiting for a call. ___________________________________________.
4. Who is going to the movies? ______________________________________.
Date________________
Apostrophes Quiz
Section 1: Possession
Directions: Change “______ of the ______” phrases into possessive noun phrases using an
apostrophe.
1. I need to wash the clothes of my son. _______________________________.
2. The colors of the college are green and yellow. _______________________.
3. The kid of Joe is an energetic boy. _________________________________.
4. Listen to the story of the family. __________________________________.
5. I want to go to the sale of the store. _________________________________.
6. Do you want to listen to the music of the band? _______________________.
7. The price of the toy is large. ______________________________________.
8. Look at the color of the sky. ______________________________________.
9. The artwork of Picasso is well known. ______________________________.
10. The sound of the boat was loud. __________________________________.
Section 2: Omission of letters.
Directions: use apostrophes in the following sentences to make contractions.
1. I do not understand math. ________________________________________.
2. I will not go outside during storms. _________________________________.
3. I am waiting for a call. ___________________________________________.
4. Who is going to the movies? ______________________________________.
