Possessives Quiz
1 / 15Apostrophes can be tricky! Test whether you know the rules for showing ownership in English.
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Which is the correct possessive form for one dog's bone?
About Possessives Quiz
Give your memory a workout with Possessives Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Apostrophes can be tricky! Test whether you know the rules for showing ownership in English. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which is the correct possessive form for one dog's bone?
Answer: The dog's bone
2. How do you show possession for a plural noun ending in 's' (like 'parents')?
Answer: Parents'
3. Which is correct? 'The ___ toys were scattered.'
Answer: children's
4. What is the possessive form of 'it'?
Answer: Its
5. Which sentence uses the possessive correctly?
Answer: The cat licked its paws.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Possessives Quiz fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Possessives Quiz?
Possessives Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Possessives Quiz free to play?
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How long does Possessives Quiz take?
Most players finish Possessives Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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