Question 1

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences. The group has a new CD. The CD is on sale at Herman's Music Shop.

Accepted Answer

The correct combination using a possessive form is "The group's new CD is on sale at Herman's Music Shop," as it maintains the original meaning that the specific new CD belonging to the group is available for purchase at Herman's Music Shop.

Question 2

Select the correct contraction for each phrase. he has

Accepted Answer

"He's" is the correct contraction for "he has."

Question 3

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive. the rights of the woman

Accepted Answer

The correct possessive form for "the rights of the woman" is "the woman's rights," indicating that the rights belong to one woman.

Question 4

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences. Tara has a motorcycle. The motorcycle has a flat tire.

Accepted Answer

B) correctly combines the sentences by indicating possession (Tara's motorcycle) and the condition of the motorcycle (has a flat tire), maintaining the original meaning.

Question 5

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences. Geoff has a knee injury. The injury has bothered him for years.

Accepted Answer

B) accurately combines the two sentences into one by using a possessive form ("Geoff's knee injury") and retains the original meaning that Geoff has one knee injury that has been bothering him for years.

Question 6

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences. Mickey owns a baseball card collection. The collection is very valuable.

Accepted Answer

The correct combination using a possessive form is "Mickey's baseball card collection is very valuable," as it maintains the original meaning that Mickey owns a valuable baseball card collection.

Question 7

Select the correct contraction for each phrase. you are

Accepted Answer

The correct contraction for "you are" is "you're."

Question 8

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes. The dean ignored the students reactions to their new dress code.

Accepted Answer

The word "students" needs an apostrophe to show possession, indicating that the reactions belong to the students.

Question 9

Select the correct contraction for each phrase. I will

Accepted Answer

The correct contraction for "I will" is "I'll."

Question 10

Select the correct contraction for each phrase. will not

Accepted Answer

The correct contraction for "will not" is "won't."

Question 11

Select the correct contraction for each phrase. should not

Accepted Answer

The correct contraction for "should not" is "shouldn't," where the apostrophe replaces the missing "o" in "not."

Question 12

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes. Jans laptop computer wouldnt open.

Accepted Answer

Both "Jan's" and "wouldn't" require apostrophes for possession and contraction, respectively.

Question 13

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive. the book of Alice

Accepted Answer

The correct possessive form for "the book of Alice" is "Alice's book," indicating that the book belongs to Alice.

Question 14

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive. the pulpit of the minister

Accepted Answer

The correct possessive form for "the pulpit of the minister" is "the minister's pulpit," indicating that the pulpit belongs to one minister.

Question 15

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes. Wheres Annas briefcase?

Accepted Answer

Both "Where's" and "Anna's" require apostrophes to indicate contractions and possession, respectively.

Question 16

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive. video games of my son

Accepted Answer

The correct possessive form for "video games of my son" is "my son's video games," indicating that the video games belong to one son.

Question 17

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes. June says I have my fathers eyes.

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is "father's" because it shows possession, indicating that the eyes belong to June's father. "Says" does not require an apostrophe as it is simply the third person singular present tense of the verb "say," and "eyes" is a plural noun, not a possessive form.

Question 18

Select the answer that correctly rewrites each phrase into a possessive. the flowers of the patients

Accepted Answer

The correct possessive form is "the patients' flowers" because it refers to flowers belonging to multiple patients.

Question 19

Select the answer that correctly combines each pair of sentences into one by using a possessive, keeping the meaning of the original sentences. Carlos has a favorite book. The book is on his desk.

Accepted Answer

The correct combination using a possessive form is "Carlos' favorite book is on his desk," which accurately conveys that the book which is Carlos' favorite is located on his desk.

Question 20

For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes. Cant we eat at your cousins restaurant?

Accepted Answer

"Can't" is the contraction of "cannot," and "cousin's" shows possession, indicating the restaurant belongs to your cousin. Both require apostrophes.

Quiz 32: Apostrophes