To solve this worksheet, we need to find where the apostrophes are missing. An apostrophe is used to show that something belongs to someone or something (possession).
Here is the step-by-step check for each sentence:
1.
Toms new shoes...
The shoes belong to Tom. Since "Tom" is a singular name, we add
's.
Correction:
Tom's
2.
Mary liked Amys cute puppy.
The puppy belongs to Amy. Since "Amy" is a singular name, we add
's.
Correction:
Amy's
3.
We went to Johns house...
The house belongs to John. Since "John" is a singular name, we add
's.
Correction:
John's
4.
Her new friends house...
The house belongs to her friend. Since "friend" is singular, we add
's.
Correction:
friend's
5.
Janes dad was angry...
The dad belongs to Jane. Since "Jane" is a singular name, we add
's.
Correction:
Jane's
6.
Jerry knew his dads new car...
The car belongs to his dad. Since "dad" is singular, we add
's.
Correction:
dad's
7.
The little monkeys tail...
The tail belongs to the monkey. Since "monkey" is singular, we add
's.
Correction:
monkey's
8.
The cats collar...
The collar belongs to the cat. Since "cat" is singular, we add
's.
Correction:
cat's
9.
Marys health...
The health belongs to Mary. Since "Mary" is a singular name, we add
's.
Correction:
Mary's
10.
The tigers family...
The family belongs to the tiger. Since "tiger" is singular, we add
's.
Correction:
tiger's
Final Answer:
1. Tom's
2. Amy's
3. John's
4. friend's
5. Jane's
6. dad's
7. monkey's
8. cat's
9. Mary's
10. tiger's
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive s worksheet.
