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Free 6th Grade Possessive Apostrophes (the dog's bowl, the dogs' bowl) Worksheet — Level 2

Use an apostrophe to show who owns something: 's for one owner, s' for more than one, and 's for plurals like children's. Expected-level practice with the main spelling rules. 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 2 · Standard
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
  • plural possessive apostrophes

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

What's next?

Completed: 6th Grade Possessive Apostrophes (the dog's bowl, the dogs' bowl) Worksheet — Level 2

  1. 16th Grade Possessive Apostrophes (the dog's bowl, the dogs' bowl) Worksheet — Level 3
  2. 2Clauses and Sentence Editing
  3. 3Active and Passive Voice: The Basics
  4. 4Combining Sentences for Flow

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 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are 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.

How long does it take?

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 2

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Date

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One owner: add 's. More than one owner ending in s: add just '. Plurals without s (children, men): add 's.

1.One doctor owns a office. Which is correct?
  1. Athe doctors' office
  2. Bthe doctors office
  3. Cthe doctor's office
2.The shirt belongs to more than one player (the players). Which is correct?
  1. Athe players' shirt
  2. Bthe players shirt
  3. Cthe player's shirt
3.the room that belongs to the sister → the (answer space) room
4.The house belongs to more than one friend (the friends). Which is correct?
  1. Athe friends' house
  2. Bthe friends house
  3. Cthe friend's house
5.One bird owns a nest. Which is correct?
  1. Athe bird's nest
  2. Bthe birds' nest
  3. Cthe birds nest
6.the pond that belongs to the ducks → the (answer space) pond
7.One horse owns a stable. Which is correct?
  1. Athe horses stable
  2. Bthe horse's stable
  3. Cthe horses' stable
8.The tractor belongs to more than one farmer (the farmers). Which is correct?
  1. Athe farmer's tractor
  2. Bthe farmers tractor
  3. Cthe farmers' tractor
9.the desk that belongs to the teacher → the (answer space) desk
10.The blanket belongs to more than one baby (the babies). Which is correct?
  1. Athe babies' blanket
  2. Bthe babies blanket
  3. Cthe baby's blanket
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Last reviewed
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