Apostrophe Punctuation Quiz
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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?

    <p>By adding an apostrophe and the letter s</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adding an apostrophe and s (e.g., Octavius's guitar)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A's (referring to number grades on a report card)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Not using any punctuation (e.g., its leaves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The men's group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Geese' flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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