Apostrophes Practice - Grade 3 ELA
A worksheet for 3rd graders focusing on the correct use of apostrophes for possession and contractions.
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Apostrophes Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the directions. Remember, apostrophes show possession (something belongs to someone) or are used in contractions (shortening two words into one).
Add an apostrophe to show possession in each sentence.
1. The dogs bone was buried in the yard.
2. My sisters hat is pink.
3. The students books were on the desk.
4. The teachers markers ran out of ink.
Choose the correct contraction for the words given.
1. What is the contraction for 'do not'?
dont
don't
do'nt
donot
2. What is the contraction for 'we are'?
we're
were
weare
we'r
Decide if the apostrophe is used correctly in each sentence.
1. It's a beautiful day.
True
False
2. The birds' nest was empty.
True
False
Write one sentence using an apostrophe to show possession.
Write one sentence using an apostrophe in a contraction.
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