Exercise 50.1 Forming the possessive case using apostrophes

Complete each of the following sentences by inserting 's or an apostrophe alone to form the possessive case of the italicized words. Example:

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  1. Grammar is not everybody favorite subject.

    Question

    Grammar is not everybody favorite subject.
    Grammar is not everybody favorite subject.
  2. An ibis wingspan is about half as long as a flamingo.

    Question

    An ibis wingspan is about half as long as a flamingo.
    An ibis wingspan is about half as long as a flamingo.
  3. Charles and Camilla first visit to the United States as a married couple included a stop at the White House.

    Question

    Charles and Camilla first visit to the United States as a married couple included a stop at the White House.
    Charles and Camilla first visit to the United States as a married couple included a stop at the White House.
  4. The long debate over states rights culminated in the Civil War.

    Question

    The long debate over states rights culminated in the Civil War.
    The long debate over states rights culminated in the Civil War.
  5. Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods personal crises have threatened to overshadow their athletic careers.

    Question

    Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods personal crises have threatened to overshadow their athletic careers.
    Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods personal crises have threatened to overshadow their athletic careers.
  6. She insists that her personal life is nobody business.

    Question

    She insists that her personal life is nobody business.
    She insists that her personal life is nobody business.
  7. Parents often question their children choice of friends.

    Question

    Parents often question their children choice of friends.
    Parents often question their children choice of friends.
  8. This dog has a beagle ears and a St. Bernard face.

    Question

    This dog has a beagle ears and a St. Bernard face.
    This dog has a beagle ears and a St. Bernard face.
  9. The sidewalk smokers disregarded the surgeon generals warnings.

    Question

    The sidewalk smokers disregarded the surgeon generals warnings.
    The sidewalk smokers disregarded the surgeon generals warnings.
  10. Anna and Tobias income dropped dramatically after Anna lost her job.

    Question

    Anna and Tobias income dropped dramatically after Anna lost her job.
    Anna and Tobias income dropped dramatically after Anna lost her job.