Apostrophes

1. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   I’ve always believed that its a crime to use software that you haven’t paid for.

   Question

   A.

   Ive

   B.

   it’s

   C.

   haven't

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Apostrophes - Question 1
2. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   The thieves boldness made them a lot of money, but it eventually landed them in jail.

   B.

   The thieves’s boldness made them a lot of money, but it eventually landed them in jail.

   C.

   The thieves’ boldness made them a lot of money, but it eventually landed them in jail.

   Apostrophes - Question 2
3. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   By playing that slot machine, your throwing away money.

   B.

   By playing that slot machine, you’re throwing away money.

   C.

   By playing that slot machine, youre’ throwing away money.

   Apostrophes - Question 3
4. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   The house is now Renee’s, but she’ll regret having an address with five 3s in it.

   Question

   A.

   Renees

   B.

   sh’ell

   C.

   3’s

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Apostrophes - Question 4
5. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   Her eighteen months’ service overseas has somehow made her seem older.

   B.

   Her eighteen month’s service overseas has somehow made her seem older.

   C.

   Her eighteen months service overseas has somehow made her seem older.

   Apostrophes - Question 5