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How do you show possession for a singular noun that ends with 's'?
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?
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?
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?
How should an apostrophe be used in expressions of time?
What is the correct possessive form of the plural noun 'dogs'?
What is the correct possessive form of the plural noun 'dogs'?
Which example uses an apostrophe correctly to indicate possession?
Which example uses an apostrophe correctly to indicate possession?
In the sentence 'Mind your p's and q's', what is the purpose of the apostrophes?
In the sentence 'Mind your p's and q's', what is the purpose of the apostrophes?
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?
How is possession indicated for a singular noun that does not end in 's'?
How is possession indicated for a singular noun that does not end in 's'?
Which of the following forms the plural of a single letter correctly?
Which of the following forms the plural of a single letter correctly?
What should be added to a plural noun that does not end in 's' to indicate possession?
What should be added to a plural noun that does not end in 's' to indicate possession?
In the phrase 'the boss's office', what grammatical principle is being applied?
In the phrase 'the boss's office', what grammatical principle is being applied?
What is the role of the apostrophe in contractions?
What is the role of the apostrophe in contractions?
Which of the following is correctly written in the context of time expressions using apostrophes?
Which of the following is correctly written in the context of time expressions using apostrophes?
Which sentence correctly differentiates between 'its' and 'it's'?
Which sentence correctly differentiates between 'its' and 'it's'?
How do you form the possessive of a compound noun?
How do you form the possessive of a compound noun?
What is the correct possessive form for the noun 'children'?
What is the correct possessive form for the noun 'children'?
When forming the plural of the letter 'Z', which of the following is correct?
When forming the plural of the letter 'Z', which of the following is correct?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate omitted letters?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate omitted letters?
What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun 'bosses'?
What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun 'bosses'?
Which sentence correctly indicates possession for the phrase 'my friend and I'?
Which sentence correctly indicates possession for the phrase 'my friend and I'?
In which scenario is using an apostrophe considered unnecessary?
In which scenario is using an apostrophe considered unnecessary?
What is the correct contraction for 'they are'?
What is the correct contraction for 'they are'?
Which of the following represents a time expression using an apostrophe correctly?
Which of the following represents a time expression using an apostrophe correctly?
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