This quiz assesses understanding of apostrophe usage in possessive nouns and proper capitalization in degree titles. It covers correct placements for possessive forms, distinguishing between singular and plural possessives, and the accurate representation of academic degrees.
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Josh's
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John earned his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in 2013.
John earned his bachelor of science degree in engineering in 2013.
John earned his Bachelor of science degree in engineering in 2013.
John earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in engineering in 2013.
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Carol and my boat is sitting at the dock.
Carol's and mine boat is sitting at the dock.
Carol's and my boat is sitting at the dock.
Carol and mine boat is sitting at the dock.
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Bob and Melinda's laptops were sitting on the table.
Bob's and Melinda laptops were sitting on the table.
Bob's and Melinda's laptops were sitting on the table.
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True
False
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Illinois' governor is Bruce Rauner.
Illinois governor is Bruce Rauner.
Illinois's governor is Bruce Rauner.
Illinoises governor is Bruce Rauner.
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Kevin earned his Bachelor's degree last semester.
Kevin earned his bachelor degree last semester.
Kevin earned his bachelor's degree last semester.
Kevin earned his bachelors degree last semester.
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When the author is lazy.
When there is a long list of people with academic degrees.
When use of the full length word would be cumbersome.
When multiple academic degrees are possessed by the same person.
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The Jones's house is at the end of the road.
The Jones' house is at the end of the road.
The Joneses' house is at the end of the road.
The Joneses house is at the end of the road.
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