Apostrophe
Directions: Add apostrophes where necessary to show ownership or contraction.
Circle the numbers of any correct sentences.
1.
Margarets presentation, a concise tutorial on basic comma and semicolon use,
received high praise from the students.
2.
Have you seen the childrens new jackets?
3.
Somebodys wedding ring was left on the dresser.
4.
The dog continually chases its tail; after a while, it gets annoying.
5.
Mr. James fried chicken and rice dish was crispy and delicious.
6.
Todays children are often spoiled by the luxuries their overindulgent parents
see as necessities.
7.
Every spring, my neighbors front porches are covered with items they wish to
sell.
8.
The mens locker room is locked on Saturdays, but the womens is open.
9.
Your orders must have been lost in the mail.
10.
He found his ticket, but she cannot find hers.
11.
Form the possessive of the following words:
 book
 Wes
 dress
 dogs
 children
12.
Form the plural of the following words:
 woman
 person
 it

committee
Updated 5/20/02 KM