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Target 7: Apostrophes – Rule 2 (ownership)
cat’s
cats’
Task 1a
Which phrase is correctly punctuated for each sentence below? Underline the correct
one.
1. My two dogs share a large kennel.
my dog’s kennel my dogs’ kennel
2. The library has many books for children.
the children’s books the childrens’ books the childrens book’s
3. Sue’s mother has three cars.
Sue’s mother’s cars Sue’s mothers’ cars Sues’ mothers cars’
4. James has lost his bag.
James’ bag James’s bag Jame’s bag
Task 1b
Write a phrase for each of these boxes, putting the apostrophe in the correct place.
The first one is done for you as an example.
One dog, four bones Four dogs, one bone
The dog’s bones
Two women, one desk One horse, one saddle
Two babies, one pushchair Many people, one train
How many questions did you get right in Task 1? out of 9
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