Possession & Contraction Apostrophe Worksheet
The Possession & Contraction Apostrophe Worksheet gives 3rd graders focused practice using apostrophes for contractions and possessive nouns. Includes a complete answer key — perfect for quick, no-prep punctuation practice.
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The Possession & Contraction Apostrophe Worksheet helps students master one of the trickiest little marks in English: the apostrophe. Apostrophes do two important jobs — they show possession (who owns something) and they build contractions (two words squeezed into one). On this worksheet, third graders practice both uses in one focused activity, learning exactly where the apostrophe belongs so their writing stays clear and correct.
This 3rd grade apostrophe worksheet is split into two easy-to-follow parts. In Part A, students fill in the bubble beside the correctly written contraction, spotting the version with the apostrophe in the right spot. In Part B, they write the possessive form of each noun on the line, adding ’s for one owner and s’ for more than one. To use it, simply print the page and let students work independently, in pairs, or as a quick warm-up — then check answers with the included answer key.
What’s Included
- 1 print-ready PDF worksheet
- Answer key
- 10 apostrophe practice items (5 contractions + 5 possessives)
The Possession & Contraction Apostrophe Worksheet helps children learn this skill in three ways. First, it separates the two apostrophe jobs so students clearly see the difference between a contraction and a possessive. Second, the multiple-choice contraction items build confidence by letting kids recognize correct placement before they produce it. Third, the write-on possessive items move students from recognizing to writing, including plural possessives, which are often the hardest to get right.
Teachers and parents can extend the lesson in fun ways. Have students hunt for apostrophes in a favorite book and sort them into “contraction” and “possessive” piles. Play a quick sorting game with word cards, or challenge kids to write silly sentences about who owns what — “the dragon’s socks,” “the twins’ snacks.” Turning apostrophes into a game helps the rule stick long after the worksheet is finished.
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