Apostrophe Exercises

List of Apostrophe Exercises

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We have lots of lessons and tests on apostrophes that cover everything from simple concepts (such as apostrophes in contractions, e.g., isn't) to more complex issues (such as showing joint possession, e.g., Jack and Jill's houses vs Jack's and Jill's houses).

Below is a list of interactive exercises that you can use to test various aspects of apostrophe usage. There is also a fast-paced, Tetris-style game to test your knowledge of apostrophe placement in possessive nouns.

A List of Interactive Tests on Apostrophes

Apostrophe Exercise (General Use). This apostrophe exercise contains 28 dual-choice questions on general apostrophe use. The questions are presented 7 at a time. It covers the use of apostrophes in contractions (e.g., can't, won't), in temporal expressions (2 days' pay), and for possession (the dog's dinner, the dogs' dinner).
Apostrophe Exercise (Possession). This apostrophe exercise contains 18 multiple-choice questions on apostrophes for possession. The questions are presented 6 at a time. There is a printable version of this test.
Possessive Case Exercise. This exercise contains 18 multiple-choice questions on the possessive case in general, covering apostrophes for possession. The questions are presented 6 at a time. There is a printable version of this test.
Apostrophe Exercise (General Use). This apostrophe exercise contains 18 multiple-choice questions on the general use of apostrophes. The questions are presented 6 at a time. There is a printable version of this test.
Apostrophe Exercise (Temporal Expressions). This apostrophe exercise contains 20 multiple-choice questions on the use of apostrophes in temporal expressions (e.g., a day's pay, two years' insurance). The questions are presented 10 at a time.

Interactive Game on the Possessive Apostrophe

Here is an interactive game to help you learn the apostrophe-placement rules.

Each falling question has a correct possessive apostrophe and a wrong one.
Click on the correct one to score points and to make the question disappear.
If you click on the wrong one (or do not click), the question will fall to the bottom.
The wrongly answered or unanswered questions will start to build up.
When the screen is full, you're toast.
(The harder the level, the more points you score per correct answer.)
Good luck!