Exercise 3: Indicative Mood | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which sentence demonstrates correct apostrophe usage for contraction?

(A) Hes' going to the party.

(B) Shes' new bike is red.

(C) Theyre' excited for the trip.

(D) Dont' forget your homework.

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  What purpose does the apostrophe serve in the word 'can't'?

(A) Pluralization

(B) Possession

(C) Contraction

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  Identify the sentence with incorrect apostrophe placement.

(A) The cat's purr was soothing.

(B) Johns' car needs a wash.

(C) It's important to be kind to others.

(D) The tree's branches swayed in the breeze.

Correct Answer: 3B

Question 4:  In the phrase 'She'll be here soon,' what does the apostrophe signify?

(A) Pluralization

(B) Possession

(C) Contraction

(D) Abbreviation

Correct Answer: 4C

Question 5:  Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate possession.

(A) The dog's tail wagged happily.

(B) The childrens' toys were scattered.

(C) Its' time to go home.

(D) The book's pages were torn.

Correct Answer: 5A

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

(A) Teachers'

(B) Teacher's

(C) Teachers

(D) Teachers's

Correct Answer: 6B

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

(A) Shes' going to the park.

(B) Wont' you join us for lunch?

(C) Theyre' excited about the news.

(D) Lets' go for a walk.

Correct Answer: 7B

Question 8:  In the sentence 'The cat's whiskers twitched,' 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 'student'?

(A) Students'

(B) Student's

(C) Students

(D) Students's

Correct Answer: 9B

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

(A) Its' time to leave for work.

(B) Cant' you see the sign?

(C) Theyre' planning a surprise party.

(D) Let's have dinner together.

Correct Answer: 10D