Apostrophe Power: Possession & Contractions for Class 4

This Grade 4 English grammar worksheet helps students master the correct use of apostrophes in two key areas: showing possession and forming contractions. Learners practice how apostrophes indicate ownership (e.g., Riya’s pencil, the boys’ bags) and how they replace missing letters in contractions (e.g., can’t, won’t, they’re). Through structured exercises, children gain confidence in editing sentences, applying apostrophes correctly, and avoiding common mistakes. 

The worksheet builds strong grammar foundations by teaching children to distinguish between singular and plural possessives, use apostrophes in contractions, and rewrite sentences with accuracy. With multiple-choice questions, true/false checks, fill-in-the-blanks, sentence correction, and passage completion, students receive comprehensive practice that prepares them for school exams and everyday writing.

Why Apostrophes Matter in Grammar? 

Apostrophes are essential for Grade 4 learners because: 
1. They show ownership clearly in nouns. 
2. They form contractions by replacing missing letters. 
3. They prevent confusion between similar-looking words. 
4. They build strong punctuation habits needed for advanced grammar. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five grammar-rich activities that build fluency with apostrophes: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correctly punctuated sentence using apostrophes. 

✔️ Exercise 2 – True or False 
Students identify whether apostrophes are used correctly in given sentences. 

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences with suitable possessive nouns or contractions. 

🔄 Exercise 4 – Sentence Correction 
Students rewrite sentences using apostrophes correctly. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Passage Completion 
Students read a short passage and add apostrophes for possession and contractions. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. c) The girl’s bag is blue. 
2. b) Ravi can’t come today. 
3. a) This is Meera’s book. 
4. a) The dog’s tail wagged. 
5. b) I won’t go now. 
6. a) The boy’s shoes are here. 
7. a) She doesn’t like tea. 
8. c) The cat’s toy is lost. 
9. b) They’re playing outside. 
10. a) The teachers’ rooms are locked. 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
1. True 
2. True 
3. False 
4. True 
5. False 
6. True 
7. True 
8. False 
9. False 
10. False 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks ( for reference only)
1. This is Riya’s pen. 
2. She’s coming now. 
3. The dogs’ tails are long. 
4. I’ve finished my work. 
5. That is Aman’s house. 
6. We’re ready to go. 
7. The boy’s shoes are muddy. 
8. He’s my cousin. 
9. The birds’ wings are clipped. 
10. They’re playing chess. 

Exercise 4 – Sentence Correction 
1. I can’t find my notebook. 
2. She won’t come to school today. 
3. They’re playing in the park. 
4. I’m ready for the test. 
5. Don’t touch the wet paint. 
6. It’s raining outside. 
7. The boy’s bag is torn. 
8. We’re going to the market. 
9. He’s my best friend. 
10. That’s the boy’s hat. 

Exercise 5 – Passage Completion 
Riya found Aman’s wallet near the gate. She said, "I’m sure it is his." Aman said, "That’s my wallet." The boy’s friends were glad. "We’re happy you found it," said Aman. Riya smiled and said, "Don’t worry. It was a kind act." Everyone praised Riya’s help. Aman said, "I’ll thank you again." They walked to the school’s gate together. 

Help your child punctuate with confidence using this engaging apostrophes worksheet for Grade 4 learners. 

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