Edit the following sentences to correct errors in the use of the apostrophe. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below.
Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)
EXERCISE P4-1 The apostrophe The apostrophe - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in the use of the apostrophe. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - This diet will improve almost anyone’s health.
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The innovative shoe fastener was inspired by the designers young son.
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Answer: The innovative shoe fastener was inspired by the designer’s young son.
EXERCISE P4-1 The apostrophe The apostrophe - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in the use of the apostrophe. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - The innovative shoe fastener was inspired by the designers young son.
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Each days menu features a different European country’s dish.
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Answer: Each day’s menu features a different European country’s dish.
EXERCISE P4-1 The apostrophe The apostrophe - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in the use of the apostrophe. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Each days menu features a different European country’s dish.
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Sue worked overtime to increase her families earnings.
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Answer: Sue worked overtime to increase her family’s earnings.
EXERCISE P4-1 The apostrophe The apostrophe - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in the use of the apostrophe. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Sue worked overtime to increase her families earnings.
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Ms. Jacobs is unwilling to listen to students complaints about computer failures.
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Answer: Ms. Jacobs is unwilling to listen to students’ complaints about computer failures.
EXERCISE P4-1 The apostrophe The apostrophe - Edit the following sentences to correct errors in the use of the apostrophe. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Ms. Jacobs is unwilling to listen to students complaints about computer failures.