The apostrophe 2

Click on the correct word in the parentheses.

For help with this exercise, see Apostrophes.

Example

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undefined. After a tutoring program was instituted at City College, our chemistry (student’s / students’) test scores rose dramatically.
◯ student’s
◯ students’
The apostrophe 2 – 1

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undefined. The puppy’s favorite activity was chasing (its / it’s) tail.
◯ its
◯ it’s
The apostrophe 2 – 2

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undefined. After we bought Jon the latest style pants and shirts, he decided that last (years / year’s) faded, ragged jeans were perfect for all occasions.
◯ years
◯ year’s
The apostrophe 2 – 3

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undefined. Booties were placed on the sled (dog’s / dogs’) feet to protect them from sharp rocks and ice. [There is more than one dog.]
◯ dog’s
◯ dogs’
The apostrophe 2 – 4

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undefined. Sue and Ann went to a party for a friend of (theirs / their’s).
◯ theirs
◯ their’s
The apostrophe 2 – 5

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undefined. A (crocodile’s / crocodiles’) life span is about thirteen years.
◯ crocodile’s
◯ crocodiles’
The apostrophe 2 – 6

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undefined. (Its / It’s) not surprising that Jack’s painting won first prize.
◯ Its
◯ It’s
The apostrophe 2 – 7

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undefined. Almost 90 percent of a patrol (officers / officer’s) job is running service calls.
◯ officers
◯ officer’s
The apostrophe 2 – 8

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undefined. In the military you will be lucky to acquire a skill (thats / that’s) marketable in the civilian world.
◯ that’s
◯ that’s
The apostrophe 2 – 9

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undefined. Each day’s menu features a different European (country’s / countries) cuisine.
◯ country’s
◯ countries
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