Incorrect Use of Apostrophes

In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence).

For help with this exercise, see section 31c of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

  1. Question

    Each cat has it’s own room in this luxury boarding house for cat’s.

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    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - Each cat has it’s own room in this luxury boarding house for cat’s.
  2. Question

    The red convertible is her’s, but the blue station wagon is ours.

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    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - The red convertible is her’s, but the blue station wagon is ours.
  3. Question

    The police haven’t figured out whose the murderer, but they know whose gun was used.

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    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - The police haven’t figured out whose the murderer, but they know whose gun was used.
  4. Question

    Its comforting to a puppy when it’s mother is nearby.

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    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - Its comforting to a puppy when it’s mother is nearby.
  5. Question

    Your looking wonderful because you’re on vacation in the Bahamas.

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    B.
    C.
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    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - Your looking wonderful because you’re on vacation in the Bahamas.
  6. Question

    That problem is their’s, and theres no reason for us to get involved.

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    D.

    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - That problem is their’s, and theres no reason for us to get involved.
  7. Question

    The Gonzalezes’ are good neighbors, and they’re always willing to do a favor when we ask them.

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    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - The Gonzalezes’ are good neighbors, and they’re always willing to do a favor when we ask them.
  8. Question

    I’m sorry I sat in your seat. I didn’t realize it was your’s.

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    D.

    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - I’m sorry I sat in your seat. I didn’t realize it was your’s.
  9. Question

    Who’s car is blocking our driveway, and who’s going to call the police about it?

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    C.
    D.

    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - Who’s car is blocking our driveway, and who’s going to call the police about it?
  10. Question

    The girl’s dormitory is on Madison Street, and it’s not far from the school.

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    Incorrect Use of Apostrophes: In each of the following sentences, check the underlined words to be sure apostrophes are used correctly. Choose either “Incorrect” or “Correct” for each underlined word (there will be two per sentence). - The girl’s dormitory is on Madison Street, and it’s not far from the school.