Q.1
That is John's kite. Why is there an apostrophe and an 's' after John's name?
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  • Because his name is Johns.
  • To show that the kite belongs to John.
  • Because John belongs to the kite.
  • Because there are two words being joined together.
Q.2
Which sentence shows the apostrophe in the correct place?
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  • This is Anne's new watch.
  • This is Annes new watch.
  • This is Annes' new watch.
  • This is Ann'es new watch.
Q.3
Which sentence is perfect?
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  • Sallys jumper cost a fortune.
  • Sallies jumper cost a fortune.
  • Sally's jumper cost a fortune.
  • Sallys' jumper cost a fortune.
Q.4
Which sentence is perfect?
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  • Chris beard was getting very long.
  • Chris' beard was getting very long.
  • Chris'beard was getting very long.
  • Chris'ss beard was getting very long.
Q.5
Which sentence is perfect?
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  • Emmas rabbit has brown fur and Keith's has yellow.
  • Emma's rabbit has brown fur and Keith's has yellow.
  • Emmas rabbit has brown fur and Keiths has yellow.
  • Emma's rabbit has brown fur and Keiths has yellow.
Q.6
Which sentence is perfect?
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  • Harrys eyes are blue and his hair is brown.
  • Harrys' eyes are blue and his hair is brown.
  • Harry's eyes are blue and his hair is brown.
  • Harry eyes are blue and his hair is brown.
Q.7
Which sentence is perfect?
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  • Miss Cook's lessons were Kerry's favorite.
  • Miss Cooks lessons were Kerry's favorite.
  • Miss Cook's lessons were Kerrys favorite.
  • Miss Cooks lessons were Kerrys favorite.
Q.8
James' new shoes were brilliant. Why don't we need to write James's?
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  • Because James doesn't like too many 's' in his name.
  • Because it would take too long to add the extra 's'.
  • If a name ends in an 's' then you only need to add an apostrophe to show possession.
  • If a name ends in an 's' then they don't own anything.
Q.9
Which sentence is perfect?
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  • Jenny's horse was better behaved but I preferred Amys horse.
  • Jennys horse was better behaved but I preferred Amy's horse.
  • Jennys horse was better behaved but I preferred Amys horse.
  • Jenny's horse was better behaved but I preferred Amy's horse.
Q.10
Which sentence is perfect?
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  • It was Charlies party but Sarahs birthday and Alan's cake!
  • It was Charlies' party but Sarahs birthday and Alans cake!
  • It was Charlies's party but Sarah's' birthday and Alanss' cake!
  • It was Charlie's party but Sarah's birthday and Alan's cake!
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