Exercise 57.1 Forming the possessive case using apostrophes

EXERCISE 57.1

Revise each of the following sentences to form the possessive case of the italicized words. Example:

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  1. Grammar is not everybody favorite subject.

    Grammar is not everybody favorite subject.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    Grammar is not everybody favorite subject.
  2. An ibis wingspan is about half as long as a flamingo.

    An ibis wingspan is about half as long as a flamingo.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    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.

    Charles and Camilla first visit to the United States as a married couple included a stop at the White House.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    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.

    The long debate over states rights culminated in the Civil War.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    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.

    Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods personal crises have threatened to overshadow their athletic careers.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods personal crises have threatened to overshadow their athletic careers.
  6. She insists that her personal life is nobody business.

    She insists that her personal life is nobody business.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    She insists that her personal life is nobody business.
  7. Parents often question their children choice of friends.

    Parents often question their children choice of friends.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    Parents often question their children choice of friends.
  8. This dog has a beagle ears and a St. Bernard face.

    This dog has a beagle ears and a St. Bernard face.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    This dog has a beagle ears and a St. Bernard face.
  9. The sidewalk smokers disregarded the surgeon generals warnings.

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

    Anna and Tobias income dropped dramatically after Anna lost her job.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    Anna and Tobias income dropped dramatically after Anna lost her job.