Apostrophes for Possession and Contractions

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Remember: Apostrophes show possession (ownership) or form contractions (shortened words).

Part A: Contractions

Rewrite these word pairs as contractions using apostrophes.

1. do not = _______________________
2. she is = _______________________
3. they have = _______________________
4. would not = _______________________
5. it is = _______________________
6. we are = _______________________

Part B: Possessive Apostrophes

Add apostrophes to show possession.

1. The dogs collar was blue. _________________________________________________
2. James book is on the desk. _________________________________________________
3. The childrens playground was busy. _________________________________________________
4. The teachers lounge is upstairs. _________________________________________________
5. Both girls bags were left behind. _________________________________________________

Part C: Its vs It's

Circle the correct word in each sentence.

1. The cat licked ( its / it's ) paws after dinner.
2. I think ( its / it's ) going to rain today.
3. The bird built ( its / it's ) nest in the tree.
4. ( Its / It's ) been a long day at school.
5. The company changed ( its / it's ) logo last year.

Part D: Mixed Practice

Rewrite these sentences with apostrophes in the correct places.

1. The boys bikes were parked outside the students entrance.
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2. Theyre not sure if its going to work properly.
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3. My sisters friends car wouldnt start this morning.
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4. The mens team hasnt won a match in three weeks.
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Part E: Your Own Sentences

Write two sentences: one using a contraction and one using a possessive apostrophe.

1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________