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3.155 Apostrophes in Contractions Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.155 Apostrophes in Contractions. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Apostrophes in Contractions - Use apostrophes correctly to form contractions and avoid confusing contractions with possessives. (CCSS L.3.2; TEKS §110.5 3.23; FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.C.3.2; VA SOL 3.8b)

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Grade 3

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which option correctly edits the passage? "The captain said, 'Were ready. Lets sail!'"

AThe captain said, 'Were ready. Let's sail!'

BThe captain said, 'We're ready. Lets sail!'

CThe captain said, 'We' re ready. Let's sail!'

DThe captain said, 'We're ready. Let's sail!'

Solution & Explanation:We're = we are and let's = let us. Both contractions need apostrophes.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Choose the best corrected sentence. "Heres the rule: you cant use a phone during the test."

AHere's the rule: you can't use a phone during the test.

BHeres the rule: you can't use a phone during the test.

CHere's the rule: you cant use a phone during the test.

DHere's the rule: you ca'nt use a phone during the test.

Solution & Explanation:Here's = here is and can't = cannot. Both need apostrophes.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which option correctly edits the sentence? "I didnt know youd already finished, so I havent started."

AI didn't know you'd already finished, so I haven't started.

BI didnt know you'd already finished, so I haven't started.

CI didn't know youd already finished, so I haven't started.

DI didn't know you'd already finished, so I havent started.

Solution & Explanation:Didn't, you'd, and haven't are contractions and each needs an apostrophe.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.3.155 (Grade 3 ELA skill practice: Apostrophes in Contractions.).