Word Scramble
Apostrophe Adventure!
This puzzle covers key vocabulary related to the use of apostrophes for showing possession in both singular and plural nouns, and helps students recognize when apostrophes should not be used in plurals.
Apostrophe Adventure!
Word Scramble
Unscramble the letters to form the correct words. Use the definitions as clues.
1.SPNSSOISEO→ P N
Ownership of something, often shown with an apostrophe.
2.PESAOOPHTR→ A E
A punctuation mark used to show that something belongs to someone.
3.GANUSILR→ S R
Refers to one item or person, such as 'the dog's toy'.
4.RPAULL→ P L
Refers to more than one item or person, like 'the dogs' toys'.
5.BEGONL→ B G
When something is owned by someone, indicated by an apostrophe.
6.EEVMOR→ R E
To take away, as in getting rid of unnecessary apostrophes in plurals.
7.NSUNO→ N S
Words that name people, places, things, or ideas, which can show possession.
8.OYTS→ T S
Items that can belong to children, shown with an apostrophe when indicating ownership.
9.ACTS→ C S
Plural noun that can show ownership, like 'the cats' food'.
10.ENIDSFR→ F S
Plural noun that can show possession, such as 'my friends' books'.
11.RHECEAT→ T R
A person who can explain the use of apostrophes in showing possession.
12.YILFMA→ F Y
A group of people that can own things together, shown with an apostrophe.