The Apostrophe English Grammar Worksheet

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The Apostrophe.
We use the apostrophe (‘) to show who owns something.
Peter’s coat means the coat of Peter.
Write in a shorter form using the apostrophe:
Section A
Section B
1. the cap of Bob
1. the handkerchief of Helen
2. the handbag of the lady
2. the coat of the gentleman
3. the sails of the ship
3. the friend of my mother
4. the nose of the rabbit
4. three branches of the tree
5. the instructions of my father
5. the helmet of the policeman
Write the sentences below putting in the apostrophe where it has been left out:
1. Tims dog is called Spot.
2. Jane is the busmans friend.
3. The farmers eggs were fresh.
4. The girls bunches were tied with red ribbon.
5. The mans car was an escort.
6. The cats were purring as we stroked them.
7. The cows tail swished to keep the flies away.
8. The eagles wings were spread wide.
9. The dogs name is Giggs and the cats name is Beckham.
10. The dogs and cats were best of friends.

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