Assess students’ understanding with these apostrophe worksheets designed to evaluate correct usage of apostrophes in contractions and possessive nouns.
Apostrophe Worksheets for Reviewing Possession and Contractions
Many teachers see students mixing up contractions and possession, placing apostrophes incorrectly in plural words, or assuming every word ending in s needs an apostrophe. These simple apostrophe worksheets have been designed by our team to help you assess your students’ grasp of this important grammar concept. The text features 14 different questions, enabling students to demonstrate their knowledge of where apostrophes should be placed in contractions and possessive nouns. Question types include:
- Multiple choice
- True or false
- Open response
Designed with busy classrooms in mind, this resource provides a simple yet effective way to assess students’ understanding of two key apostrophe concepts: the apostrophe of possession and the apostrophe of contraction. Plus, with answers included, grading is quick and efficient!
Multiple Uses for This Apostrophes Practice Worksheet
This apostrophes practice worksheet can be used in a variety of ways to support assessment, revision and targeted instruction throughout the school year. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
- Pre-assessment tool – Use the quiz before beginning an apostrophes unit to determine students’ prior knowledge and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Quick formative assessment – Administer the quiz midway through a grammar unit to gauge student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
- End-of-unit assessment – Use the quiz after explicit teaching on apostrophes to evaluate understanding and identify any concepts that may require reteaching.
Easily Download This Apostrophe Worksheet with Answers PDF
Use the Download button above to access either the quick-print PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides template on your personal drive before accessing it.)
Once downloaded, you’ll have immediate access to both the student quiz and the complete answer key, allowing you to confidently assess understanding without needing to create your own materials from scratch.
As this resource contains an answer sheet, you may wish to print one copy only, then remove the answer sheet before making further copies.
This resource was created by Tanya Bailey, a teacher in South Carolina and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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