Apostrophe Ex # 2:  REVIEW OF CONTRACTIONS AND POSSESSIVES

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Put in the necessary apostrophes.

1. Id like to get another persons point of view.

2. Theyre getting on each others nerves.

3. Hes decided to follow the doctors advice.

4. He didnt want to meet Gails parents.

5. Teams from all over the country entered the meet.

6. Hasnt she agreed to work in the presidents office?

7. Hes been working in a mens clothing store all summer.

8. Im not interested in joining a womens club.

9. The womens and girls showers are close to the lake, but the mens and boys showers are farther away.

10. Were invited to the Andersons barbecue, but we can't go.

11. Jim used Mr. Hansons camera to photograph yesterdays game.

12. Shouldnt you leave a bit of ice cream for Francis sister?

13. My car has lost its shine, and Ive got to wax it.

14. Whos been invited to their party?

15. Wont there be a big crowd?

16. Therell be everyone theyve ever known.

17. Its true that theres no way to learn to write except by writing.

18. Often I cant understand a rule, but then the exercises make it clear.

19. I didnt know how to make possessives before; now theyre easy.

20. Im also learning how to spell some works that Ive always misspelled.

21. Therell be more snow tonight, Im afraid.

22. Lorens car doesnt have snow tires, and hes going to need them.

23. Hed better get some, or hell be in trouble on those hills.

24. I thought Id go home often, but I havent had time.

25. We made use of Gwens record player and Dianes records.

26. Deborahs majoring in piano, and Beckys majoring in voice.

27. Isnt she going to follow her tutors advice?

28. Were planning to go to Robins house tomorrow.

29. Im sure were going to have a good time.

30. Isnt it too bad shes missing Muriels wedding?

31. The Reeds garden looks as if a gardener cared for it.

32. Its the result of Mr. Reeds hours of work, of course.

33. I can see Mrs. Reeds hand in it too, of course.

34. Its getting windy; Im going to shut the doors.

35. The mens and womens lockers are on different floors.

36. Im invited to lunch at Jackies.

37. Ones decisions in college may have a long-lasting effect.

38. Im not sure youre making the right choice of color for that room.

39. Its small size really demands a light color, dont you think?

40. Its not a light room to begin with because it doesnt have many windows.

 

Add the necessary apostrophes to the contractions and possessives.

Theres a little lake with steep rocky sides and crystal clear water that you can see down into forever. Some say its bottomless, but everyone agrees its deep.

Theres one spot where a big tree grows over the lake, and someones tied a rope to one of its branches to swing on. Its a great sensation, I discovered, to swing out over the water and then let go. I think everyone gets an urge to yell as loud as possible to enhance an awkward dive. Its a great feeling to cast off from the high rocks holding onto the rope as it swings out over the water. Just before the farthest point of the ropes travel is the best place to let go and drop into the water. Those with initiative try flips and twists as they dive, but however its done, its a great sensation. Some say its for kids, but I hope I never grow to old to have fun at it.

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