Apostrophes for Contraction and Possession

3 worksheets fulfilling the following learning objectives:

• Understand how the apostrophe is used to mark possession.

• Understand basic rules for apostrophising singular nouns, plural nouns ending in ’s’ and irregular plural nouns.

• Distinguish between uses of the apostrophe for contraction and possession.

Activity 1 - Insert the apostrophe into the contractions in the sentences.
Activity 2 - Rewrite each phrase with a possessive apostrophe (singular).
Activity 3 - Rewrite each phrase with a possessive apostrophe (plural).
Activity 4 - Tick whether the underlined noun is singular or plural (depending on position of possessive apostrophe).