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1. The correct answer is
brother's
.
Her
brother's
girlfriend drives a trailer truck.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Her brother's girlfriend drives a trailer truck. 2. The correct answer is
children's
.
We heard the
children's
voices clearly in the lounge.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
irregular plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
We heard the children's voices clearly in the lounge.
3. The correct answer is
sisters'
.
The
sisters'
husbands have lunch together every Monday.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The sisters' husbands have lunch together every Monday. 4. The correct answer is
witnesses'
.
The report, supported by two
witnesses'
accounts, proves he did not commit the
crime.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The report, supported by two witnesses' accounts, proves he did not commit the crime.
5. The correct answer is
bread's
.
The
bread's
flavor was improved when he put butter on it.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The bread's flavor was improved when he put butter on it. 6. The correct answer is
anybody's
.
Anybody's
guess is as good as mine.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
indefinite possessive pronouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Anybody's guess is as good as mine. 7. The correct answer is
grandmother's
.
I spent all my Thanksgivings at my
grandmother's
house.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
I spent all my Thanksgivings at my grandmother's house.
8. The correct answer is
members'
.
Four
members'
votes changed the outcome of the election.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Four members' votes changed the outcome of the election. 9. The correct answer is
car's
.
Your
car's
wipers need to be replaced.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Your car's wipers need to be replaced. 10. The correct answer is
its
.
The cat played with
its
toy.
Refer to the
apostrophe rule for the pronoun
it for help.
Your Answer:
The cat played with its toy.
1. The correct answer is
birds'. We listened to the
birds'
sweet songs.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
We listened to the birds' sweet songs.
2. The correct answer is
journalist's.
A journalist's
dream is to cover a big story while it is happening.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
A journalist's dream is to cover a big story while it is happening.
3. The correct answer is
piano's.
The piano's
keys were sticky.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The piano's keys were sticky. 4. The correct answer is
its.
The squirrel carried
its
acorns up the tree.
Refer to the
apostrophe rule for the pronoun it
for help.
Your Answer:
The squirrel carried its acorns up the tree. 5. The correct answer is
deer's.
The
deer's
antlers are large.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The deer's antlers are large. 6. The correct answer is
brothers'.
The organization was happy to receive the three
brothers'
donations.
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Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help. .
Your Answer:
The organization was happy to receive the three brothers' donations.
7. The correct answer is
church's. The
church's
steeple was designed by a famous artist.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The church's steeple was designed by a famous artist. 8. The correct answer is
women's. The
women's
speeches caused the crowd to cheer loudly.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
irregular plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The women's speeches caused the crowd to cheer loudly.
9. The correct answer is
dinosaurs'. Many people speculate about the
dinosaur's
extinction.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Many people speculate about the dinosaur's extinction. 10. The correct answer is
Tracy's.
Tracy's
message explained why the others did not come.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Tracy's message explained why the others did not come.
1. The correct answer is
Howard's. It is
Howard's
diploma that they want to see.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
It is Howard's diploma that they want to see. 2. The correct answer is
men's.
The
men's
directions were unclear.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
irregular plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The men's directions were unclear.
3. The correct answer is
house's.
Depending upon the
house's
price, we might stay in this neighborhood.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Depending upon the house's price, we might stay in this neighborhood. 4. The correct answer is
job's.
The
job's
hours are not unreasonable.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The job's hours are not unreasonable. 5. The correct answer is
graduates'. All of the
graduates'
decorations are stored in the closet.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
All of the graduates' decorations are stored in the closet. 6. The correct answer is
boyfriend's.
My
boyfriend's
fish tanks contain twenty varietiesof fish.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
My boyfriend's fish tanks contain twenty varietiesof fish. 7. The correct answer is
chefs'.
The
chefs'
dinner was delicious.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The chefs' dinner was delicious.
8. The correct answer is
zebra's.
The
zebra's
stripes make it unique.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The zebra's stripes make it unique. 9. The correct answer is
its. The dog hid
its
bone.
Refer to the
apostrophe rule for the pronoun it
for help.
Your Answer:
The dog hid its bone.
10. The correct answer is
projects'.
I have completed my
projects'
outlines.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
I have completed my projects' outlines.
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1.
The correct answer is
friends'.
Joe is unable to attend his
friends'
party.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Joe is unable to attend his friends' party. 2. The correct answer is
mice's.
The cat finally got one paw into the
mice's
home.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
irregular plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The cat finally got one paw into the mice's home.
3. The correct answer is
bidders'.
The first four
bidders'
prices were rejected.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The first four bidders' prices were rejected.
4. The correct answer is
leopard's.
Everyone marveled at the
leopard's
spots.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
Everyone marveled at the leopard's spots. 5. The correct answer is
dentist's.
The
dentist's
bill was outrageously high.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The dentist's bill was outrageously high. 6. The correct answer is
car's.
The
car's
parts were strewn all over the road after the accident.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The car's parts were strewn all over the road after the accident. 7. The correct answer is
students'.
We looked for the
students'
pens.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
We looked for the students' pens. 8. The correct answer is
property's.
The
property's
cost was low.
Refer to the apostrophe rule about
Singular possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
The property's cost was low. 9. The correct answer is
its.
The cat played with
its
yarn.
Refer to the
apostrophe rule for the pronoun it
for help.
Your Answer:
The cat played with its yarn. 10. The correct answer is
stores'. All of the
stores'
reports offered a grim outlook for sales next year.
Refer to the apostrophe rule for
plural possessive nouns
for help.
Your Answer:
All of the stores' reports offered a grim outlook for sales next year.
Post test 1:
1.
Carl appears to be smarter (then, than) his brother.
2.
Randolph (
accepted, excepted) my invitation to dinner.
3.
She usually bought (to, too, two) loaves of bread at a time.
4.
The books (
were , we’re, where) all lying face down on your desk earlier this morning.
5.
(It’s, I
ts) been three days since I have heard from Joe.
6.
I will try not to let his words (
affect, effect) me.
7.
If (were, we’re, where) not supposed to watch TV, then what are we supposed to do?
8.
It is understood (
then, than) that there will be no test on Friday.
9.
You take (to, too, two) many chances when you dive from that cliff.
10.
Even though we complained to the manager, (
there, their,
they’re) has been no change.
11.
With (
it’s its) flat tire, the car could not move at all.
12.
We asked the movers to place the boxes (
there, their, they’re).
13.
The horror movie did not (affect, effect) him at all.
14.
I wonder whether (there, their, they’re) going to the mall. 15.
Yes, I suppose that I would like to see that movie (to, too, two).
16.
Everyone (accept, except) Dr. Smithers agreed to take part in the procedure.
17.
Your experiences as a child (
affect, effect) your adult behavior greatly.
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18.
When (it’s its) late, many people go home.
19.
She is going (t
o, too, two) begin her swimming course in one week.
20.
Crossing the wires produced an explosive (affect, effect).
21.
Later, they walked back to (there, their, they’re) hotel.
22.
The three friends went (
to, too, two) a lake in New Hampshire for their annual fishing trip.
23.
Unfortunately, the only (affect, effect) of the protest was a tightening of security.
24.
George runs (to
, too, two) much; consequently, he is always exhausted.
25.
She will leave on Saturday, and I will leave (
then, than) too.
26.
Unfortunately, I don’t know (were, we’re, where) I am going.
27.
The chefs left (there, their, they’re) aprons hanging on the
stove knobs.
28.
Marlene has always gotten higher grades (then, t
han) her brother George.
29.
The dog caught (
its,it's) tail in the door.
30.
Your kindness will leave a lasting (affect, effect) on me.
POST TEST 2
1.
Be sure to tighten the valve completely so that it doesn't come (
loose, lose).
2.
After training for six months, we were (already
, all ready) for the marathon.
3.
My mother has (
less, fewer) dogs than my grandmother.
4.
Be sure to put my necklace in a safe place so that you don’t (loose, lose) it.
5. (
You’re, Your) not going to believe that old lie, are you?
6.
If the (
number, amount) of votes doesn’t rise soon, he might lose the election.
7.
I try not to make eating junk food an (everyday, every day) habit.
8.
Could you focus (l
ess, fewer) on your videogame and more on your homework?
9.
My roses have (
already, all ready) bloomed this spring.
10.
Please feed (
your, you’re) dog before you go to school.
11.
John puts his life on the line (every day, everyday) in the marines overseas.
12.
I’ve increased the (
amount, number) of salt I put in the recipe.
13.
If (
you’re, your) not with us, (
you’re, your) against us.
14.
The bolt came (
loose, lose) on the boat.
15.
Cindy was (
all ready, already) for church on Sunday morning.
16.
I’ve taken (fewer, less) risks in the stock market this month than last month.
17.
This math problem has almost caused me to (l
ose, loose) my mind.
18.
The (
amount, number) of guests at my party has risen to over two hundred.
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19.
(
Your, You’re) new dance moves were a hit at the wedding.
20.
I haven’t been pleased with the (
number, amount) of support my coworkers have given me.
21.
If our team were to (loose
, lose) the playoffs, a few players would openly cry.
22.
(
Your, you're) penmanship is the best I've ever seen.
23.
(
Every day, everyday) I come home to a dirty house.
24.
I have (
already, all ready) prepared the meals for the next
two weeks of camp.
25.
I think the garden needs (l
ess, fewer) weeds and more flowers.
26.
Why don't you cut back on the (amount
, number) of pickles you eat daily?
27.
If (every day, everyday) thieves are becoming a problem, try moving out of the area.
28.
Research has shown that the (
amount, number) of sleep one gets has a profound influence on work ethics.
29.
Whenever the prescription is (already
, all ready), I will go the store and pick it up.
30.
Since (
you're, your) such a procrastinator, the assignment
will be twice as hard for you as it is for the rest of the class.