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Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Apostrophes (To Show Plural Possession)
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When an item belongs to more than one person, an apostrophe is used to show plural possession. For example, a game owned by one boy = the boy's game, but a game owned by two or more boys = the boys' game. Add the apostrophe after the plural noun.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Apostrophes (To Show Plural Possession)
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10 Questions

1. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Books belonging to several teachers.
2. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The roots of several trees.
3. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Chocolate belonging to several girls.
4. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Corners belonging to several tables.
5. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The keys of several cars.
6. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Letters belonging to several parents.
7. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Pens belonging to several writers.
8. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The singing of several performers.
9. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The keyboards of several computers.
10. Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The handles of several doors.