Question 1

What is the correct shortened version of 'they are'?

Accepted Answer

they're

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theyre

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their

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theyr'e

Question 2

What is the name of two words joined together, with an apostrophe to replace missing letters?

Accepted Answer

contracted word

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compound word

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expanded word

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complex word

Question 3

Which is the correct use of it's?

Accepted Answer

It's going to rain tomorrow.

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The polar bear was looking after it's cubs.

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The cat was playing with it's tail.

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Brian was holding his umbrella by it's handle.

Question 4

Which is the correct contraction of 'they will'.

Accepted Answer

they'll

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theyll

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they'ill

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theyl'l

Question 5

What is "won't"  the contracted from of?

Accepted Answer

will not

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wood not

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would not

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will to

Question 6

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with apostrophes?

Accepted Answer

The cat's whiskers couldn't fit through the gap in the fence.

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The dogs paws were very sore.

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Brians dog was rolling in the mud.

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Dont do that, its not nice.

Question 7

Which of these words is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

Steve's

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glasse's

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pile's

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sausage's

Question 8

"Cameron's feet were growing fast".  What is the name of this type of apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

possession

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omission

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preposition

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suffix

Question 9

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

The dog's food bowls were empty so he couldn't have any dinner.

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The dog's food bowl's were empty so he couldn't have any dinner.

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The dog's food bowls were empty so he couldnt have any dinner.

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The dogs food bowls were empty so he couldnt have any dinner.

Question 10

How do you spell the contracted form of 'have not'?

Accepted Answer

haven't

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havent

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havn't

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hav'nt

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