Worksheet on Apostrophes: Possession (Singular and Plural)
English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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An analysis and annotation worksheet focusing on the correct use of apostrophes for possession in singular and plural nouns, designed for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Apostrophes: Possession (Singular and Plural)
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Understanding Apostrophes for Possession
The Johnsons' car was parked outside their house. The books' covers were torn. The children's toys were scattered across the yard. Mr. Smith's hat was left on the table. The students' backpacks were in the hallway. The dog's collar was missing. The women's conference was held downtown. The cats' toys were missing from the basket.
1.
Identify all instances of apostrophes used to show possession in the passage.
[3 marks]2.
Explain why an apostrophe is used in 'The Johnsons' car' versus 'The books' covers'.
[2 marks]3.
Identify the rule used in the phrase 'The children's toys'.
[2 marks]4.
Which of the following phrases correctly uses the possessive apostrophe?
a) The cats toys
b) The cats' toys
c) The cat's toys
d) The cats toys
Aa) The cats toys
Bb) The cats' toys
Cc) The cat's toys
Dd) The cats toys
5.
Rewrite the following sentence correctly: 'The womans dress was beautiful.'
[2 marks]6.
Identify the rule for forming possessive plurals in the phrase 'The women's conference'.
[2 marks]7.
Assessment: Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing an event or object, intentionally including at least three correct uses of possessive apostrophes. Focus on clarity and accuracy.
[10 marks]8.
Analysis: Examine the following sentence and identify the technique used with the apostrophe: 'The dog's bark echoed through the night.' What is the purpose of this apostrophe in context?
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