📚 Topic Summary
Apostrophes are small but mighty punctuation marks! They mainly show possession (like in 'Sarah's cat') or mark contractions (like 'can't' for 'cannot'). Knowing where to place them is key to making your writing clear and easy to understand. This practice will help you master using apostrophes in reading passages. Remember, always ask yourself: Who owns what? Or, what two words are being combined?
🔑 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Contraction |
A. Shows ownership |
| 2. Possessive |
B. To break or become smaller |
| 3. Plural |
C. A word formed from two words by omitting letters |
| 4. Singular |
D. More than one |
| 5. Shorten |
E. Referring to one person or thing |
✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph below and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word in parentheses, using an apostrophe where necessary.
The Smith (family) _______ car broke down yesterday. It was (they) _______ fault for not getting it serviced earlier. Now, (John) _______ going to have to take the bus to work. (He) _______ happy about it, but (it) _______ the only option. Hopefully, the mechanic will fix (car) _______ soon.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain in your own words why using apostrophes correctly is important for clear communication. Give an example of a sentence where misusing an apostrophe could change the meaning.
