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Using Apostrophes
In this interactive grammar worksheet, students choose the correct way to use apostrophes in each of the seven sentences.
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Mistakes that English Native Speakers Make 1
In this mistakes that English native speakers make learning exercise, students identify one mistake in each of the twenty sentences that follow on the page.
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Apostrophes
In this apostrophes worksheet, students complete the correct version of contractions with the apostrophe in the appropriate spot to complete the sentences. Students complete 7 problems.
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Grammar Check
In this grammar worksheet, students answer a variety of grammar questions true or false. Students check their answers against an answer sheet when they complete the assignment.
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Possessive Apostrophes Worksheet 1
In this grammar worksheet, students rewrite fifteen noun phrases as a possessive noun followed by another noun on the lines provided.
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Possessive Apostrophes
In this grammar worksheet, students decide if there is one owner or more than one owner in 3 different situations. Then they rewrite each of 14 sentences applying the correct punctuation. Finally, students use possessive apostrophes to...
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Apostrophe Worksheet 2
In this grammar worksheet, students insert the missing apostrophes in fourteen sentences. Students share their answers with their classmates.
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Apostrophe Worksheet 1
In this grammar learning exercise, students rewrite a paragraph placing needed apostrophes where applicable. Students check their answers when done with the assignment.
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Avoiding Incorrect Use of Apostrophes
In this grammar worksheet, learners cross out the incorrect forms in parentheses and then write the correct form in the blank for all ten sentences.
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Correcting Sentences
In this grammar worksheet, students read 20 sentences about everyday conversation. Students rewrite each sentence correctly, checking for apostrophe errors.
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Grammar Practice: They're, Their, and There
Clear up the differences between there, they're, and their once and for all! A helpful reference sheet clarifies when to use each word, and the next page includes ten practice sentences. A set of answers is available, but it is directly...
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Standard Punctuation
Clear up the confusion that comes with the question, do I use a comma or a semicolon? This presentation provides examples and reasons for using particular end marks, apostrophes, commas, or semicolons. Information is presented in a well...
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Editor Travels U.S. Fixing Errors on Signs
An interesting article on editors helps young writers understand the conventions of written English. They read a news article about an editor traveling America correcting spelling and punctuation errors on signs. They discuss proper...
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They're, Their, and They're
Clear up the difference between they're, their, and there once and for all! A reference sheets outlines when your learners can use each word, and ten practice sentences encourage them to fill the appropriate word in the blank. Use this...
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Contractions
Shorten words with contractions. Second graders use apostrophes to shorten words, including harder ones like might not. Next, they write out the longer versions of various contractions. Have them write a story with these contractions for...
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Misspellings and More Mischievous Mishaps Worksheet
Keep your spellers and punctuators in tip-top shape with some practice with commonly misspelled words. Learners choose the correct option from two choices and then rewrite each sentence.
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Mistakes that English Native Speakers Make 2
In this ESL worksheet, learners proof read 20 sentences to find the mistakes. They label each sentence as to the mistake using the key at the top of the page which includes the misuse of articles, commas, apostrophes, and capital letters.
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Contraction: Apostrophe Matching
In this grammar activity, students match 17 contractions with the words that form them. They see the words and the contractions which include the properly place apostrophes in each example.
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Mistakes That English Native Speakers Make
In this grammar mistakes worksheet, students find the mistakes English native speakers make when using their own language. Students identify one mistake in each sentence below and write the letter of the category that it belongs to....
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Mistakes That English Native Speakers Make 3
In this grammar worksheet, students analyze 20 sentences and mark the one error in each. Students look for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling or writing style. This page is intended for ESL adults, but is usable for proofreading...
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Confused and Misused Words and Phases
This grammar lesson will definitely help your students ace the next skills evaluation. Provided are several examples of words that are commonly misused, confused, or misspelled. Five different strategies are given to help students avoid...
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You Be the Editor
Young editors work in teams to find all the errors in a text. They identify grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Use this activity to reinforce correct usage of prominent punctuation symbols, such as apostrophes and ellipses. You...
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Possessive Apostrophes Worksheet 2
In this grammar worksheet, students underline each word in a paragraph that should have an apostrophe and rewrite the word below, using apostrophes where they are needed.
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Apostrophes Quiz
In this apostrophes worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the correct use of apostrophes for contractions and possessive nouns. Students read the four sentence choices and mark the one...