Contractions — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word fits: '___ raining outside today.'
A) Its
B) It's
C) Its'
D) Itz
It's is the contraction for it is, which fits the meaning 'it is raining' in the sentence.
2. Which word fits: 'The cat licked ___ paw.'
A) it's
B) its
C) its'
D) it is
Its without an apostrophe shows ownership, so 'its paw' means the paw belonging to the cat.
3. Which word fits: '___ going to the park with us.'
A) Their
B) There
C) They're
D) Theyre
They're is the contraction for they are, which matches the meaning 'they are going'.
4. Which word fits: '___ book is on the table.'
A) You're
B) Your
C) Yours
D) Youre
Your shows ownership without an apostrophe, while you're is short for you are.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Choose the right word: 'The dog wagged its tail.' (its / it's)
Its without an apostrophe shows ownership, so the dog's tail is written as 'its tail'.
2. Choose the right word: 'it's cold in the morning.' (its / it's)
It's with an apostrophe stands for it is, which matches 'it is cold in the morning'.
3. Choose the right word: 'they're coming to my birthday party.' (their / they're)
They're is the contraction for they are, matching the meaning in this sentence.
4. Choose the right word: 'your turn is next in line.' (your / you're)
Your shows ownership without an apostrophe, while you're means you are.
5. Choose the right word: 'you're my best friend forever.' (your / you're)
You're is the contraction for you are, which fits the meaning of this sentence.