The Apostrophe-ANSWERS
E.E. pp 119-120
Underline all words that need apostrophes. Then write each word, with its apostrophe.
Those dogs shouldnt be on the bed! Logans dirty paws and Alexs long hair will make a mess.
1.
shouldn’t
2.
Logan’s
3.
Alex’s
A dogs life isnt so bad—dogs dont need to worry about getting anywhere on time.
4.
dog’s
5.
isn’t
6.
don’t
Before she goes to bed, Maddie changes her birds food and water. The bird is a cockatiel named
Feathers. Hes so tame that he eats from his owners hand. Maddies job is to take care of Feathers.
7.
bird’s
8.
He’s
9.
owner’s
10.
Maddie’s
INSTRUCTIONS: Each sentence below contains ONE word that needs an apostrophe. Write this word, with its apostrophe, in the space provided.
1.
A lobsters claws are used to crush prey and then tear it apart. lobster’s over 

2.
We havent seen our waitress since she gave us menus twenty minutes ago. haven’t
3.
My cousins know the stores owner, a man named Mr. Sherwin. store’s
4.
The mystery books final ten pages were missing. book’s
5.
School wont be opening until noon because of the power failure. won’t
6.
A dogs collar should not be too tight. dog’s
7.
We watched a TV movie about an adult who couldnt read. couldn’t
8.
For Halloween, Barry dressed up in a cheerleaders outfit. cheerleader’s
9.
There was a rumor that some employees would be laid off, but it wasnt true. wasn’t
10.
The models teeth were so white that they did not look real. model’s