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Apostrophes for plural possession

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS2 English (2)

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  • Q1
    Fill in the blank: 'Possessing' is another word for ...
    putting
    keeping
    owning
    showing
    30s
  • Q2
    What belongs to Sofia in the following sentence? 'Ms Clarke read Sofia's book at lunch time play.'
    lunch time
    book
    Ms Clarke
    play
    30s
  • Q3
    What belongs to Jun in the following sentence? 'Jun's carrier bag was yellow with red stripes and he took it to the supermarket.'
    carrier bag
    red stripes
    supermarket
    30s
  • Q4
    Why is there no s after the apostrophe in the following sentence? 'Mr Douglas' jumper looked very warm.'
    The noun 'Mr Douglas' is singular.
    Nothing belongs to Mr Douglas.
    The name 'Mr Douglas' ends in the letter s.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which pair of words have been contracted with an apostrophe in this example? won't
    will not
    do not
    is not
    would not
    30s
  • Q6
    Is the apostrophe signalling contraction or possession in the following sentence? 'I'm definitely coming to the party in the summer!'
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    30s

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