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EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe

In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

1 of 10

The author describes two journey’s: one physical and one metaphorical.

The author describes two journeys: one physical and one metaphorical.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 10

Rob wore a neon shirt to the 80’s party.

Rob wore a neon shirt to the ’80s party.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 10

Mr. Salazar took his third grade class to the childrens’ museum downtown.

Mr. Salazar took his third grade class to the children’s museum downtown.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 10

Estuaries often develop where fresh and salt water’s meet.

Estuaries often develop where fresh and salt waters meet.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 10

The butterfly emerged from it’s cocoon after two weeks.

The butterfly emerged from its cocoon after two weeks.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

6 of 10

The modern windmill’s studded the desert landscape.

The modern windmills studded the desert landscape.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

7 of 10

The newspapers headline read, “Victory at last!”

The newspaper’s headline read, “Victory at last!”

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

8 of 10

Though I wanted to take credit, the idea wasn’t mine. It was her’s.

Though I wanted to take credit, the idea wasn’t mine. It was hers.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

9 of 10

John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush are the only presidents of the United States who’s fathers were also presidents.

John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush are the only presidents of the United States whose fathers were also presidents.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

10 of 10

We weren’t able to get tickets to the concert, so we decided to go to the movie’s instead.

We weren’t able to get tickets to the concert, so we decided to go to the movies instead.

EXERCISE 36–5 The apostrophe - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.