Exercise 1: Apostrophes | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to indicate possession?

(A) The dogs are barking at it's reflection.

(B) Sarahs' cat is sleeping in the garden.

(C) The book's pages were torn.

(D) The boys' played soccer yesterday.

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  What does the apostrophe in the word 'don't' indicate?

(A) Pluralization

(B) Possession

(C) Contraction

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  Which of the following uses an apostrophe incorrectly?

(A) It's a beautiful day outside.

(B) The children's toys were scattered everywhere.

(C) The girls' dresses were all different colors.

(D) Peter's bike is blue.

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  In the sentence 'The cat's tail is fluffy,' what does the apostrophe indicate?

(A) Contraction

(B) Possession

(C) Pluralization

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 4B

Question 5:  Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for contraction.

(A) Shes' going to the party later.

(B) Dont' forget to bring your umbrella.

(C) We're going on vacation next week.

(D) Its' time for dinner.

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  What is the correct possessive form of 'children'?

(A) Childrens'

(B) Children's

(C) Childrens

(D) Childrens's

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate a contraction?

(A) Theyre' going to the park today.

(B) Wont' you join us for dinner?

(C) Its' time to leave for school.

(D) Youre' welcome to come over anytime.

Correct Answer: 7B

Question 8:  What is the correct possessive form of 'men'?

(A) Mens'

(B) Men's

(C) Mens

(D) Men'ss

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  In the sentence 'The bird's feathers are colorful,' what does the apostrophe indicate?

(A) Contraction

(B) Possession

(C) Pluralization

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 9B

Question 10:  Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for contraction.

(A) Whos' going to the concert with you?

(B) Shes' already left for home.

(C) Theyre' excited for the movie.

(D) Its' a pleasure to meet you.

Correct Answer: 10C