✏️ Grammar & Conventions: Apostrophes (Grade 2)

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Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives.

1. Use an apostrophe: I am → ________

2. Use an apostrophe: do not → ________

3. Use an apostrophe: the hat of the girl → ________

4. Use an apostrophe: the toy of the baby → ________

5. Use an apostrophe: it is → ________

6. Use an apostrophe: the dog belonging to Sam → ________

7. Use an apostrophe: can not → ________

8. Use an apostrophe: we are → ________

Answer key: 1) I’m · 2) don’t · 3) the girl’s hat · 4) the baby’s toy · 5) it’s · 6) Sam’s dog · 7) can’t · 8) we’re

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Free Grade 2 English worksheet (Common Core L.2.2.c): use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives. Skill: Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives. Level: Grade 2 — also suits Year 3 (UK).

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CCSS L.2.2.c: Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives
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