Exercise 2: Apostrophes | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct apostrophe usage for contraction?

(A) They're going to the beach tomorrow.

(B) Shes' dancing in the competition.

(C) Its' raining heavily outside.

(D) Youre' invited to the party tonight.

Correct Answer: 1A

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

(A) Pluralization

(B) Possession

(C) Contraction

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses an apostrophe.

(A) The dog's are playing in the park.

(B) James' car is parked in the garage.

(C) The cat's tail is fluffy.

(D) The teacher's desk is cluttered with papers.

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  In the phrase 'We'll be there soon,' what is the function of the apostrophe?

(A) Pluralization

(B) Possession

(C) Contraction

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly to indicate possession?

(A) The cat's meow was loud.

(B) The childrens' toys were all over the yard.

(C) It's time to go home.

(D) The bird's feathers are colorful.

Correct Answer: 5A

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

(A) Womans'

(B) Women's

(C) Womens

(D) Women'ss

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for contraction.

(A) Dont' forget your keys at home.

(B) We're going to the zoo tomorrow.

(C) Shes' going to the store now.

(D) Its' going to be a long day.

Correct Answer: 7B

Question 8:  In the sentence 'The student's project received praise,' what does the apostrophe indicate?

(A) Contraction

(B) Possession

(C) Pluralization

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  What is the correct possessive form of 'child'?

(A) Childs'

(B) Child's

(C) Childs

(D) Childs's

Correct Answer: 9B

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

(A) Shes' studying for her exam.

(B) Wont' you come to the party with us?

(C) Theyre' waiting for the bus.

(D) Its' time to start the meeting.

Correct Answer: 10C