Apostrophes 1

1.

The company was in serious financial trouble, so 250 _________ jobs had to be eliminated.
- A.
  
  Workers
- B.
  
  Worker's
- C.
  
  Workers'
Correct Answer
C. Workers'

Explanation
The jobs belong to the workers, so possession is indicated. 'Workers' is plural, as we know from the number '250'. Therefore, the plural possessive form (-s apostrophe) is correct.

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2.

I have one universal remote that operates everything in my house. But the ___________ batteries are dead. It is useless!
- A.
  
  Remotes
- B.
  
  Remote's
- C.
  
  Remotes'
Correct Answer
B. Remote's

Explanation
We know 'remote' is singular because of the pronoun 'it'. Therefore, the singular possessive form (apostrophe -s) is correct. The fact that 'batteries' is plural does not matter. 'Batteries' is not possessive; they do not belong to themselves, they belong to the remote. 'Remote' is singular.

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3.

Anna and Julie are sisters. They share a bedroom. The ____________ room is decorated with pink and white wallpaper.
- A.
  
  Girls
- B.
  
  Girl's
- C.
  
  Girls'
Correct Answer
C. Girls'

Explanation
There are two girls, Anna and Julie. Because of that, we need to use the plural possessive form (-s apostrophe).

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4.

The ________ barked loudly all night long.
- A.
  
  Dogs
- B.
  
  Dog's
- C.
  
  Dogs'
Correct Answer
A. Dogs

Explanation
This is a simple plural. The dogs do not own anything. No possession is indicated, so no apostrophe is needed.

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5.

Note: There are two possible correct answers for this question. Please pick both. I love to read _____________ novel 'A Christmas Carol' at Christmastime. It always gets me in a holiday mood!
- A.
  
  Charles Dickens
- B.
  
  Charles Dickens'
- C.
  
  Charles Dickens's
- D.
  
  Charles Dickenses
Correct Answer(s)
B. Charles Dickens'
C. Charles Dickens's

Explanation
If you are adding an apostrophe to a name that ends in -s, you have two options. You can either add an apostrophe -s or you can simply add the apostrophe. Either way is correct. Just decide which you like better and be consistent. Once you've written the name one way, always write it the same way.

For the computer to mark this question correct, you must have selected both possible right answers.

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6.

Bob has season tickets to all the UGA football _______ this year.
- A.
  
  Games
- B.
  
  Game's
- C.
  
  Games'
Correct Answer
A. Games

Explanation
This is a simple plural. No possession is indicated. The games do not own anything. Therefore, the correct answer is 'games'.

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7.

My next-door neighbors are the _____________.
- A.
  
  Smiths
- B.
  
  Smith's
- C.
  
  Smiths'
Correct Answer
A. Smiths

Explanation
This is a simple plural. No possession is indicated. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Smiths'. You do not need to add an apostrophe when referring to a family's last name. Simply add an -s or -es to make it plural.

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8.

My next-door neighbors on the other side are the _____________.
- A.
  
  Jones
- B.
  
  Joneses
- C.
  
  Jones'
- D.
  
  Jones's
Correct Answer
B. Joneses

Explanation
This is a simple plural. No possession is indicated. You do not need to add an apostrophe when referring to a family's last name. Simply add an -s or -es to make it plural. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Joneses'. (Note - 'Jones' ends in an -s, so to make it plural, you add an -es.)

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9.

Joanne always wore ______ shoes because she thought they were more comfortable.
- A.
  
  Mens
- B.
  
  Men's
- C.
  
  Mens'
Correct Answer
B. Men's

Explanation
Even though 'men' is plural, it is an irregular plural. You do not add -s to pluralize it; instead, you change the "a" to an "e." Therefore the apostrophe -s is correct.

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10.

The ______ knee was skinned when he tripped.
- A.
  
  Boys
- B.
  
  Boy's
- C.
  
  Boys'
Correct Answer
B. Boy's

Explanation
We know 'boy' is singular because of the pronoun 'he'. Therefore, the singular possessive form (apostrophe -s) is correct.

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Apostrophes 1

The company was in serious financial trouble, so 250 _________ jobs had to be eliminated.

I have one universal remote that operates everything in my house. But the ___________ batteries are dead. It is useless!

Anna and Julie are sisters. They share a bedroom. The ____________ room is decorated with pink and white wallpaper.

The ________ barked loudly all night long.

Note: There are two possible correct answers for this question. Please pick both. I love to read _____________ novel 'A Christmas Carol' at Christmastime. It always gets me in a holiday mood!

Bob has season tickets to all the UGA football _______ this year.

My next-door neighbors are the _____________.

My next-door neighbors on the other side are the _____________.

Joanne always wore ______ shoes because she thought they were more comfortable.

The ______ knee was skinned when he tripped.