ACT Flashcard on Apostrophes

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What is the possessive form of 'the shoes of the men'?

Back

the men's shoes

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How do you correctly write 'anyone guess'?

Back

anyone's

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What is the possessive form of 'the office of the principal'?

Back

the principal's office

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Which sentence is correct: 'All of the actors got together backstage after the show.' or 'All of the actors' got together backstage after the show.'?

Back

All of the actors got together backstage after the show.

Front

How do you correctly write 'the uniforms of the players'?

Back

players'.

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What is the rule for forming the possessive of a singular noun ending in 's'?

Back

Add 's (e.g., James's book).

Front

What is the rule for forming the possessive of plural nouns that end in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' owner).

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive; 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

How do you form the possessive of a compound noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' to the last word (e.g., my mother-in-law's recipe).

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What is the possessive form of 'the car of my brother'?

Back

my brother's car.