The apostrophe 2

Click on the correct word in the parentheses.

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After a tutoring program was instituted at City College, our chemistry (student’s / students’) test scores rose dramatically.

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The puppy’s favorite activity was chasing (its / it’s) tail.

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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.

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

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Sue and Ann went to a party for a friend of (theirs / their’s).

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A (crocodile’s / crocodiles’) life span is about thirteen years.

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(Its / It’s) not surprising that Jack’s painting won first prize.

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Almost 90 percent of a patrol (officers / officer’s) job is running service calls.

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In the military you will be lucky to acquire a skill (thats / that’s) marketable in the civilian world.

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

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