Apostrophe Usage in Writing

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How do you show possession for a singular noun that ends with 's'?

Only add an apostrophe (e.g., the boss' office) (correct)

Add 's before the noun (e.g., 's boss office)

Add 's after the noun (e.g., the boss's office) (correct)

Use a possessive pronoun instead (e.g., his office)

Which of the following is an appropriate use of apostrophes in contractions?

hers as she's

it is as its

cannot as can't (correct)

you are as your

For plural nouns that do not end in 's', how is possession indicated?

Add 's after the noun (e.g., the childs's toys)

Add s before the noun (e.g., s children's toys)

Add only an apostrophe (e.g., the children's toys) (correct)

Do not use apostrophes (e.g., the childrens toys)

How should an apostrophe be used in expressions of time?

Use an apostrophe to make it plural (e.g., two weeks' notice) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct possessive form of the plural noun 'dogs'?

dogs' Signup and view all the answers

Which example uses an apostrophe correctly to indicate possession?

the teacher's lounge Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Mind your p's and q's', what is the purpose of the apostrophes?

To form a plural Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

'It's' is a contraction, 'its' shows possession Signup and view all the answers

How is possession indicated for a singular noun that does not end in 's'?

By adding 's to the end of the noun Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forms the plural of a single letter correctly?

Mind your ps and qs Signup and view all the answers

What should be added to a plural noun that does not end in 's' to indicate possession?

's Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase 'the boss's office', what grammatical principle is being applied?

Showing possession for a singular noun ending in 's' Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the apostrophe in contractions?

To show where letters are omitted Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is correctly written in the context of time expressions using apostrophes?

Five minutes' wait Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly differentiates between 'its' and 'it's'?

Every dog has its day. Signup and view all the answers

How do you form the possessive of a compound noun?

Add 's to the last word Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct possessive form for the noun 'children'?

children's Signup and view all the answers

When forming the plural of the letter 'Z', which of the following is correct?

Z's Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate omitted letters?

I can’t believe he didn’t see it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun 'bosses'?

bosses' Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly indicates possession for the phrase 'my friend and I'?

my friend and I's car Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is using an apostrophe considered unnecessary?

In possessive pronouns. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct contraction for 'they are'?

they're Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a time expression using an apostrophe correctly?

one week's notice Signup and view all the answers