Practice using apostrophes correctly in possessive nouns and contractions.
Read each problem carefully. Write the correct form and explain your thinking when asked.
Using apostrophes to show ownership and form contractions
Language Arts - Grade 4-5
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Rewrite this phrase to show possession: the backpack of Maya.
- 2
Rewrite this contraction in its full form: can't.
- 3
Choose the correct sentence: The dog's bowl is full. or The dogs bowl is full.
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Write the contraction for these two words: they are.
- 5
Rewrite this phrase to show possession: the bikes of the girls.
- 6
Fix the apostrophe mistake in this sentence: Its raining outside.
- 7
Rewrite this phrase to show possession: the tail of the cat.
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Rewrite this contraction in its full form: we'll.
- 9
Choose the correct sentence: James's notebook was on the desk. or James notebook was on the desk.
- 10
Write the contraction for these two words: do not.
- 11
Fix the apostrophe mistake in this phrase: the puppy's toys for three puppies.
- 12
Rewrite this sentence correctly: Were going to visit our cousins house.
- 13
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The bird spread its wings. or The bird spread it's wings.
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Write the contraction for these two words: I am.
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Rewrite this sentence correctly: The teachers lounge is closed because theyre cleaning it.