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English Quiz - Apostrophes to Mark Omission (Questions)

Apostrophes to mark omission show where letters are missing in words. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils master contractions like “don’t” and “can’t.”

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Fascinating Fact:

Apostrophes to mark omission are small but powerful tools that make English sound natural, expressive, and alive.

In KS2 English, pupils learn how apostrophes show that letters have been left out in contractions. Understanding them helps improve spelling, punctuation, and reading fluency.

Key Terms

Apostrophe: A punctuation mark used to show missing letters or possession, such as in “it’s” or “Sam’s.”
Contraction: A shorter form of two words made by omitting letters and using an apostrophe, for example “do not” becomes “don’t.”
Omission: The act of leaving out letters when forming a contraction.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does an apostrophe of omission show?

It shows that one or more letters have been left out, as in “I’m” for “I am” or “we’re” for “we are.”

How can I tell where to put the apostrophe?

Write the full version of the words first, then replace the missing letters with an apostrophe where they were removed.

What is the difference between omission and possession?

Omission shows missing letters in contractions, while possession shows ownership, such as “the cat’s tail.”

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1.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
It is a long walk to the sea.

[ ]	Its's
[ ]	Its'
[ ]	Its
[ ]	It's

2.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
I will take the book back to the library tomorrow.

[ ]	I'll
[ ]	I'ill
[ ]	Ill
[ ]	Iw'll

3.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
They have eaten all the ice cream!

[ ]	The'yve
[ ]	The've
[ ]	They've
[ ]	Theyv'e

4.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
You should not touch the flames.

[ ]	shouldnt'
[ ]	should'nt
[ ]	shouldn't
[ ]	shouldnt

5.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
He will not peek before Christmas day.

[ ]	willn't
[ ]	won't
[ ]	wont'
[ ]	will'nt

6.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
I have not ordered the pizza yet.

[ ]	haven't
[ ]	have'nt
[ ]	hav'ent
[ ]	havenot

7.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
She does not like any green vegetables.

[ ]	does'nt
[ ]	dos'nt
[ ]	doesn't
[ ]	dosn't

8.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
I still can not tie my shoelaces.

[ ]	cann't
[ ]	cant
[ ]	ca'nt
[ ]	can't

9.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
Who is coming to the party?

[ ]	Whose
[ ]	Who's
[ ]	Whos
[ ]	Who'se

10.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
We are not going swimming today.

[ ]	aren't
[ ]	ar'ent
[ ]	ar'nt
[ ]	arn't

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Using apostrophes to contract and combine words

English Quiz - Apostrophes to Mark Omission (Answers)

1.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
It is a long walk to the sea.

[ ]	Its's
[ ]	Its'
[ ]	Its
[x]	It's

It is = it's - the apostrophe replaces the 'i' only.

2.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
I will take the book back to the library tomorrow.

[x]	I'll
[ ]	I'ill
[ ]	Ill
[ ]	Iw'll

I will = I'll - the apostrophe replaces the 'wi'.

3.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
They have eaten all the ice cream!

[ ]	The'yve
[ ]	The've
[x]	They've
[ ]	Theyv'e

They have = they've - the apostrophe replaces the 'ha'.

4.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
You should not touch the flames.

[ ]	shouldnt'
[ ]	should'nt
[x]	shouldn't
[ ]	shouldnt

Should not = shouldn't - the apostrophe replaces the 'o'.

5.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
He will not peek before Christmas day.

[ ]	willn't
[x]	won't
[ ]	wont'
[ ]	will'nt

Will not = won't - it's easiest to remember that the contraction is similar to 'don't'!

6.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
I have not ordered the pizza yet.

[x]	haven't
[ ]	have'nt
[ ]	hav'ent
[ ]	havenot

Have not = haven't - the apostrophe replaces the 'o'.

7.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
She does not like any green vegetables.

[ ]	does'nt
[ ]	dos'nt
[x]	doesn't
[ ]	dosn't

Does not = doesn't - the apostrophe replaces the 'o'.

8.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
I still can not tie my shoelaces.

[ ]	cann't
[ ]	cant
[ ]	ca'nt
[x]	can't

Can not = can't - the apostrophe replaces the 'no'.

9.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
Who is coming to the party?

[ ]	Whose
[x]	Who's
[ ]	Whos
[ ]	Who'se

Who is = who's - the apostrophe replaces the 'i'.

10.

Look at each pair of underlined words and choose the correct contraction.
We are not going swimming today.

[x]	aren't
[ ]	ar'ent
[ ]	ar'nt
[ ]	arn't

Are not = aren't - the apostrophe replaces the 'o'.