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How is possession or ownership by a singular noun typically shown using apostrophes?

By adding two apostrophes to the end of the noun

By adding an apostrophe and the letter s to the end of the noun (correct)

By replacing the last letter of the noun with an apostrophe

By adding an apostrophe before the last letter of the noun

Which of the following is an exception to the rule of adding an apostrophe and the letter s to show possession by a singular noun?

Rabbit

It (correct)

Dogs

Cows

When showing possession by a plural noun that ends with the letter s, what is added to the word?

An apostrophe before the s

An apostrophe after the s (correct)

An apostrophe and the letter s

An apostrophe and two s's

How are irregular plural possessives formed when the plural noun does not end in s?

By adding an apostrophe and the letter s (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to show possession by a singular noun that ends in s or z?

Adding an apostrophe and s (e.g., Octavius's guitar) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct non-possessive plural formed with an apostrophe?

A's (referring to number grades on a report card) (C) Signup and view all the answers

In describing the leaves that belong to something, how should possession be shown for clarity?

Not using any punctuation (e.g., its leaves) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun 'men' when showing ownership?

The men's group (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples demonstrates the correct usage of an irregular plural possessive?

'Geese' flight (B) Signup and view all the answers