This article contains rules about the correct way to incorporate possessives into college writing. A link with downloadable practice exercises is included at the end of the lesson.

This learning module provides remediation with forming contractions. Practice with forming contractions from separate words is provided with through two different worksheets.

Try these five multiple-choice questions to help review your understanding of contractions and apostrophes.

This Purdue Online Writing Lab article explains the three uses of the apostrophe.

This resource looks at the three main uses of apostrophes: to take the place of deleted letters; to show possession; and to show plurals of letters, numbers, symbols, abbreviations and words used as words.

Writing center tutorial for how to correctly use various types of punctuation, including the apostrophe in contractions, possessives, and pronouns.

Discover more about grammar and punctuation when you check out this comprehensive site. This site gives a tutorial on correct grammar usage.

Resource provides an explanation and examples of possessive nouns.

This collection of contraction quizzes allows students to respond and then view the correct answer.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the two basic uses of the apostrophe-- contractions and possessives. Students are given opportunities to distinguish why an apostrophe is used. Web links for practice and...

This page focuses on the rules for the uses and misuses of the apostrophe including contractions and omissions, possessive nouns, possessive pronouns, how to write joint possession, plurals, apostrophes with surrounding punctuation, and...

Rules and examples to demonstrate proper use of apostrophes to show possession, form contractions, and make irregular plurals.

This slideshow lesson lists the uses of apostrophes: to show possession, create contractions, and identify missing letters. It explains the rules for each of these uses and provides examples.

This resource allows students the opportunity to master the concept of contractions through contractions word list, flash cards, and test. The interactive voice reads, spells and uses each word in a sentence to ensure comprehension.

A six-part learning module with links to videos, and websites about contractions.

An interactive game in which students must "find" the contractions embedded in a word search. Contractions may be found horizontally, vertically, diagonally, forwards or backwards.

A similar interactive game for students dealing with contractions. Students must use their memory to find which contractions match with one another. Game includes graphics, motion, and scoring.

This interactive word study skills site improves students' understanding of contractions with online practice.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use the apostrophe to create contractions (e.g. don't, can't)

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart uses snowmen to help students build contractions.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to introduce students to contractions. It provides interactive practice using contractions.

A short game student can play to learn contractions using "Matching", "Flashcards", or "Concentration".

An interactive matching game which allows elementary students to connect phrases with their contracted form. Offers a few different games and includes graphics and motion.

This full-featured interactive textbook encounter utilizes French speakers in real life scenarios. Well structured for work on grammatical concepts (links to Tex's French Grammar), vocabulary, listening comprehension and exposure to...