The Apostrophe: When and How to Use It (Grade 11 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What are the two main purposes of the apostrophe?
What are the two main purposes of the apostrophe?
Contraction & possession
What does the apostrophe replace in contractions?
What does the apostrophe replace in contractions?
The letters that have been removed
Which contraction correctly shows 'I will'?
Which contraction correctly shows 'I will'?
I'll
How do you show singular possession for the name Mpho?
How do you show singular possession for the name Mpho?
Mpho's
How do you show plural possession for multiple teachers?
How do you show plural possession for multiple teachers?
teachers'
What does 'it's' with an apostrophe mean?
What does 'it's' with an apostrophe mean?
It is or it has
Which sentence correctly uses 'its' without an apostrophe?
Which sentence correctly uses 'its' without an apostrophe?
The dog wagged its tail
What is the correct form: 'A few ___ eye contact'?
What is the correct form: 'A few ___ eye contact'?
seconds'
Which possessive pronouns never need apostrophes?
Which possessive pronouns never need apostrophes?
its, hers, yours, theirs, ours
When should you avoid using contractions?
When should you avoid using contractions?
In formal writing tasks