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Free 6th Grade Possessive Apostrophes (the dog's bowl, the dogs' bowl) Worksheet — Level 1

Use an apostrophe to show who owns something: 's for one owner, s' for more than one, and 's for plurals like children's. Starts with the most common words and the simplest rule. This 6th Grade worksheet has 10 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

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Grade
6th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Punctuation
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
10
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • using apostrophes to show ownership
  • practicing possessive apostrophes

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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Completed: 6th Grade Possessive Apostrophes (the dog's bowl, the dogs' bowl) Worksheet — Level 1

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this worksheet for?

6th Grade students (typically ages 11–12) working on punctuation. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

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About 10 minutes for 10 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheets6th Grade · English · Punctuation

6th Grade Possessive Apostrophes (the dog's bowl, the dogs' bowl) Worksheet — Level 1

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Date

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Add 's to show that something belongs to one owner. Circle or write the answer.

1.One teacher owns a desk. Which is correct?
  1. Athe teachers desk
  2. Bthe teachers' desk
  3. Cthe teacher's desk
2.One girl owns a bike. Which is correct?
  1. Athe girl's bike
  2. Bthe girls bike
  3. Cthe girls' bike
3.the house that belongs to the friend → the (answer space) house
4.One player owns a shirt. Which is correct?
  1. Athe player's shirt
  2. Bthe players shirt
  3. Cthe players' shirt
5.One bird owns a nest. Which is correct?
  1. Athe bird's nest
  2. Bthe birds nest
  3. Cthe birds' nest
6.the toy that belongs to the cat → the (answer space) toy
7.One duck owns a pond. Which is correct?
  1. Athe duck's pond
  2. Bthe ducks pond
  3. Cthe ducks' pond
8.One doctor owns a office. Which is correct?
  1. Athe doctors office
  2. Bthe doctors' office
  3. Cthe doctor's office
9.the bowl that belongs to the dog → the (answer space) bowl
10.One boy owns a ball. Which is correct?
  1. Athe boys' ball
  2. Bthe boy's ball
  3. Cthe boys ball
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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