Use Apostrophes for Contractions and Possessives - 2nd Grade Writing
- What is an apostrophe used for in a contraction?
- It shows where one or more letters are missing. The apostrophe replaces omitted letters when combining words.
- Which option correctly forms the contraction for "they will": A) theyll B) they're C) they'll D) they' ll
- they'll. The apostrophe replaces "wi" in "they will".
- What is the rule for forming a contraction with an apostrophe?
- Use an apostrophe to show where letters are left out. The apostrophe replaces missing letters when combining words.
- Which contraction correctly combines the words "it is"?
- it's. The apostrophe replaces the 'i' in 'is'.
- Which contraction correctly combines the words "will not"?
- will not → won't. Special case: 'will not' becomes 'won't'.
- Which word means "it is": "its" or "it's"?
- it's. Contraction of 'it is' uses apostrophe.
- Choose the correct word to show ownership: "This is the ___ hat." (girl)
- girl's. Add 's to show one girl owns the hat.
- Find and correct the mistake: "The girls book is on the desk." (One girl owns the book.)
- Correct: "The girl's book is on the desk.". Missing apostrophe before s for singular possession.
- Find and correct the possessive error: "That is the boys bike."
- Correct: That is the boy's bike. Add 's to show one boy owns the bike.
- Find and correct the plural possessive error: "The dogs bowls are full."
- Correct: The dogs' bowls are full. Add apostrophe after s for multiple dogs owning bowls.
- Which option correctly forms the contraction for "you have": A) youve B) you're C) you've D) youve'
- you've. The apostrophe replaces "ha" in "you have".
- Which contraction correctly combines the words "cannot"?
- cannot → can't. The apostrophe replaces 'no' in 'cannot'.
- What is the punctuation mark used to show that something belongs to someone (a possessive)?
- An apostrophe ('). This mark shows something belongs to someone.
- What is the rule for adding an apostrophe to make a singular noun possessive?
- Add 's to the singular noun (example: cat's). This forms singular possessive nouns.
- Which possessive is correct for two dogs that own one bone: A) dog's bone B) dogs bone C) dogs' bone
- dogs' bone. Plural possessive adds apostrophe after the s.
- Which option correctly shows that the toys belong to more than one boy: "boys' toys" or "boy's toys"?
- boys' toys. Apostrophe after 's' shows multiple boys own them.
- Which word shows belonging: "its" or "it's" (meaning belonging to it)?
- its. No apostrophe for possessive pronouns.
- Which sentence correctly uses "its" and "it's": A) Its raining. B) It's raining.
- B) It's raining. "It's" = "it is"; "its" shows possession.
- Find and correct the error in this sentence: "Its raining outside."
- Correct: It's raining outside. Use 'it's' for the contraction 'it is'.
- What is the rule for forming a singular possessive noun with an apostrophe?
- Add apostrophe + s to one owner: the girl's book. Shows one person owns something.
- Choose the correct word to show ownership: "These are the ___ lunches." (students)
- students'. Add apostrophe after s for multiple students owning lunches.
- Which word shows possession (not a contraction): A) it's B) its
- its. "Its" is possessive; "it's" means "it is".
- Which option correctly shows that the toys belong to one boy: "boys toys" or "boy's toys"?
- boy's toys. Apostrophe before 's' shows one boy owns them.
- Which contraction correctly combines the words "he is"?
- he's. The apostrophe replaces the 'i' in 'is'.
- Choose the correct word to show possession: "That is the ___ hat." A) boys B) boy's C) boyes
- boy's. Singular possessive adds apostrophe + s to show ownership.
- Which contraction correctly combines the words "is not"?
- is not → isn't. The apostrophe replaces the 'o' in 'not'.
- Which sentence correctly uses a possessive apostrophe: A) The cats tail is long. B) The cat's tail is long.
- B) The cat's tail is long. Singular possessive requires apostrophe + s.
- Find and correct the possessive error: "The dogs bone is in the yard."
- Correct: The dog's bone is in the yard. Add apostrophe + s to show one dog owns it.
- Which possessive is correct for one dog that owns a bone: A) dogs bone B) dog's bone C) dogs' bone
- dog's bone. Singular possessive adds apostrophe + s to the noun.
- Find and correct the possessive error: "That is the girls backpack."
- Correct: That is the girl's backpack. Add apostrophe + s to show one girl owns it.
- Choose the correct contraction for "we are": Which option is correct: "were" or "we're"?
- we're. The apostrophe replaces the 'a' in 'are'.
- Find and correct the possessive error: "The cats toy is missing."
- Correct: The cat's toy is missing. Add 's to show one cat owns the toy.
- What is the punctuation mark used to make a contraction (two words shortened into one)?
- An apostrophe ('). This mark shows shortened words or ownership.
- Which option correctly forms the contraction for "we are": A) were B) we'r C) we're D) weare
- we're. The apostrophe replaces the "a" in "we are".
- Find and correct the mistake: "The dog's' bowl is full." (One dog.)
- Correct: "The dog's bowl is full.". Remove extra apostrophe; singular needs only 's.
- Which option correctly forms the contraction for "I am": A) Im B) I'am C) I'm D) Iam
- I'm. The apostrophe replaces the "a" in "I am".
- What is an apostrophe used for in a possessive noun?
- It shows that someone owns something. The apostrophe + s indicates ownership or belonging.
- What does an apostrophe show in a possessive noun?
- Ownership or belonging. The apostrophe indicates something belongs to someone.
- Which contraction correctly combines the words "they are"?
- they're. The apostrophe replaces the 'a' in 'are'.
- Which contraction correctly combines the words "are not"?
- are not → aren't. The apostrophe replaces the 'o' in 'not'.
- What is the rule for forming a plural possessive noun ending in s?
- Add an apostrophe after s: the dogs' bowls. For plural owners already ending in s, just add apostrophe.
- Which option correctly forms the contraction for "it is": A) its B) it's C) it,s D) it' s
- it's. The apostrophe replaces the "i" in "it is".
- Which contraction correctly combines the words "she is"?
- she's. The apostrophe replaces the 'i' in 'is'.