Apostrophes and Homophones
Apostrophes and Homophones
Spelling/Grammar Combo
Spelling/Grammar Combo
Apostrophe Uses:
 Showing possession
 Joining two words in a contraction
Apostrophe Uses:
 Showing possession
 Joining two words in a contraction
Homophones: Words that sound the same, but are
spelled different and have different meanings.
Homophones: Words that sound the same, but are
spelled different and have different meanings.
1. their
2. they’re
3. there
4. theirs
5. there’s
6. its
7. it’s
8. to
9. too
10. two
11. who’s
12. whose
13. can’t
14. won’t
15. shouldn’t
16. wouldn’t
17. could’ve
18. they’ve
19. how’d
20. we’re
1. their
2. they’re
3. there
4. theirs
5. there’s
6. its
7. it’s
8. to
9. too
10. two
11. who’s
12. whose
13. can’t
14. won’t
15. shouldn’t
16. wouldn’t
17. could’ve
18. they’ve
19. how’d
20. we’re
In addition to knowing how and when to use the above words,
In addition to knowing how and when to use the above words,
you will also need to know how to show possession with an
you will also need to know how to show possession with an
apostrophe, such as:
apostrophe, such as:
A. That is Melanie’s cat, Tom.
A. That is Melanie’s cat, Tom.
B.
My mother’s first name is Valerie.
B.
My mother’s first name is Valerie.
C.
The students listened carefully to the teacher’s
C.
The students listened carefully to the teacher’s
instructions.
**For extra practice, you may also go to
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under Teachers. Look for the Apostrophes and
Homophones list**
instructions.
**For extra practice, you may also go to
www.SpellingCity.com and search for “Emily Patten”
under Teachers. Look for the Apostrophes and
Homophones list**