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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence best demonstrates the use of the apostrophe?The peoples' court is meant to help all person's of the community.The janitor's bucket tipped over, much to his and his partner's annoyance.When they're running late, the parents' get really angry.Since he could'nt get his way, he went to his brother's room and pouted.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is correct?His Mom's shoes are expensive.His Mom's shoe's are expensive.His moms shoe's is expensive.His Moms shoes is expensive.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence correctly uses apostrophes?It's time to go to Patty O'Ryans place.Its time to go to Patty O'Ryan's place.It's time to go to Patty O'Ryan's place.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sentences is written correctly?It is Mary's sons ball.It's Marys son's ball.Its Mary's son's ballIt is Mary's son's ball.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe placement of an apostrophe can really change the meaning of a sentence. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the power of apostrophe placement?Those robots in the sand are my sister's.BThose robots in the sand are my sisters'.Those robots in the sand are my sisters.All of the above
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements is true when it comes to "it's" versus "its" ?"It's" only takes an apostrophe when it's a contraction for "it is" or "it has".If you can replace "it's" with "it is" or "it has", then use the apostrophe.If you're showing possession, leave it out.All of the above
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT one of the ways that an apostrophe can be used?To mark possessionTo mark a contractionTo mark the plural of single lettersTo mark the best part of a book
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhen in doubt as a writer of English, it's best to leave out an apostrophe. Why?Because many people add unnecessary apostrophesBecause unnecessary apostrophes stand out to a readerBecause some grammar nerds are harsh judges of apostrophe usageAll of the above
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