Apostrophes to Show Ownership Worksheet for grammar practice.

Here are the correct answers for your worksheet. I have worked through each sentence to determine whether an apostrophe is needed to show ownership.

Part 1: Circle the correct word

1. Sarah’s
* *Reasoning:* The textbook belongs to Sarah (one person), so we add 's.
2. Stephen’s
* *Reasoning:* The home belongs to Stephen, so we add 's.
3. team’s
* *Reasoning:* The jerseys belong to the team (singular group), so we add 's.
4. Michael’s
* *Reasoning:* The sweater belongs to Michael, so we add 's.
5. lion’s
* *Reasoning:* The fur belongs to one lion, so we add 's.
6. computer’s
* *Reasoning:* The keyboard belongs to one computer, so we add 's.
7. mother’s
* *Reasoning:* The house belongs to your mother (one person), so we add 's.
8. ship’s
* *Reasoning:* The deck belongs to one ship, so we add 's.

Part 2: Complete the sentence with the noun in parentheses

9. We will go to John’s home after school.
* *(John + 's)*
10. I think that my father’s job is admirable.
* *(father + 's)*
11. The ocean’s might should be respected.
* *(ocean + 's)*
12. My sister’s recital is tonight.
* *(sister + 's)*
13. The deck’s wood was about to give way.
* *(deck + 's)*
14. The alligator’s scales protect it from its prey.
* *(alligator + 's)*

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Final Answer:
1. Sarah’s
2. Stephen’s
3. team’s
4. Michael’s
5. lion’s
6. computer’s
7. mother’s
8. ship’s
9. John’s
10. father’s
11. ocean’s
12. sister’s
13. deck’s
14. alligator’s