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How is possession or ownership by a singular noun typically shown using apostrophes?
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?
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?
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?
How are irregular plural possessives formed when the plural noun does not end in s?
What is the correct way to show possession by a singular noun that ends in s or z?
What is the correct way to show possession by a singular noun that ends in s or z?
Which of the following is a correct non-possessive plural formed with an apostrophe?
Which of the following is a correct non-possessive plural formed with an apostrophe?
In describing the leaves that belong to something, how should possession be shown for clarity?
In describing the leaves that belong to something, how should possession be shown for clarity?
What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun 'men' when showing ownership?
What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun 'men' when showing ownership?
Which of the following examples demonstrates the correct usage of an irregular plural possessive?
Which of the following examples demonstrates the correct usage of an irregular plural possessive?
