Exercise 3: Apostrophes | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly for contraction?

(A) Were' going to the party tonight.

(B) I'll meet you at the park tomorrow.

(C) Shes' favorite color is blue.

(D) Dont' forget your umbrella.

Correct Answer: 1B

Question 2:  What does the apostrophe in 'couldn't' signify?

(A) Pluralization

(B) Possession

(C) Contraction

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  Identify the sentence that contains an incorrect apostrophe usage.

(A) The tree's branches swayed in the wind.

(B) Sarahs' dog is very energetic.

(C) It's important to eat a balanced diet.

(D) The bird's nest was hidden in the bushes.

Correct Answer: 3B

Question 4:  In the phrase 'Let's go for a walk,' what is the role of the apostrophe?

(A) Pluralization

(B) Possession

(C) Contraction

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  Choose the sentence that correctly demonstrates apostrophe usage for possession.

(A) The cat's whiskers twitched with curiosity.

(B) The girls' team won the championship.

(C) It's raining cats and dogs outside.

(D) The book's cover was torn.

Correct Answer: 5A

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

(A) Mans'

(B) Man's

(C) Mens

(D) Mans's

Correct Answer: 6B

Question 7:  Select the sentence that properly employs an apostrophe for contraction.

(A) Shes' going to the concert with us.

(B) Theyre' excited about the upcoming trip.

(C) We'll be there in a few minutes.

(D) Dont' worry about it.

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  In the sentence 'The car's engine roared to life,' 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 'woman'?

(A) Womans'

(B) Woman's

(C) Womens

(D) Woman'ss

Correct Answer: 9B

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

(A) Cant' you see the sign?

(B) Its' time to leave for the airport.

(C) Theyre' going to be late for the meeting.

(D) Let's have dinner together.

Correct Answer: 10D