please check these for me:
1. He had (burst, bursted) his balloon at the carnival.
burst
2. The (whistle's, whistles') shrill sound hurt my ears.
whistle's
3. The witness (sweared, swore, sworn) an oath on the Bible.
swore
4. Our yard is covered with leaves because they (fall, fell, fallen) swiftly during yesterday's storm
fell
5. That is the (most softest, softest, soft) sweater that I have ever had.
softest
6. This is the (cheap, cheaper, cheapest) bicycle in the store.
cheapest
7. Every girl will exhibit (her, their) best work
her
8. He (drink, drank, drunk) all the ice tea.
drank
9. John had (bring, brang, brought) all his papers to the officer.
brought
10. The average temperature in Tucson, Arizona is (high, higher, highest) than the average temperature in Boston, Massachusetts.
higher
11. No one ought to behin what (he/she, they) cannot finish.
he/she
12. My brother is (more taller, most tallest, taller, tallest) than anyone else I know.
taller
13. Two (player's, players') gym suits were in the lovker room
players'
14. (Jennifer's and Erick's, Jennifer and Eric's) tickets for the concert could be picked up at the customer service desk at the entrance.
Jennifer's and Erick's
15. Nicole sings (more confident, most confident, more confidently, most confidently) than the others in the concert.
more confidently
thanks
14. should be the second one(:
are you sure.?
because in my book it it gives an ex:
Michael and John each have new haircuts that are stylish..
and it turns into:
Michael's and John's new haircuts are stylish
it says:
"If two or more people own something, just MAKE THE LAST PERSON POSSESSIVE.
ex. Jan and Dean's party (both own the same party
ex. the husband and wife's car (both own the same car)
if two or more people are joined by the word "and," and they each own their own items, THEN EACH PERSON IS GIVEN THE POSSESSIVE FORM
ex. the husband's, the wife's, and the son's car (The husband, the wife, and the son all own their own cars)
Jan's and dean's party (both Jan and Dean have a party)
so i'm confused!!
14 is correct as you have it. All are correct.
The reason 14's answer needs to be the first one is that Jennifer and Erick had separate tickets -- one each!!
ok. thank you writeacher :)
You're very welcome.
=)
1. Correct! The correct form is "burst." To determine the correct answer, you can look up the past tense form of "burst" in a dictionary or grammar resource.
2. Correct! The correct form is "whistle's." To determine the correct answer, you need to understand the possessive form. In this case, the sound belongs to the whistle, so you use the apostrophe + "s" to show ownership.
3. Correct! The correct form is "swore." To determine the correct answer, you need to know the past tense form of the verb "swear." Consulting a dictionary or grammar resource can help.
4. Correct! The correct form is "fell." To determine the correct answer, you need to know the past tense form of the verb "fall." Again, a dictionary or grammar resource can provide this information.
5. Correct! The correct form is "softest." To determine the correct answer, you need to compare three or more items in terms of degree. In this case, "softest" is the superlative form of "soft."
6. Correct! The correct form is "cheapest." To determine the correct answer, you need to compare two items in terms of degree. In this case, "cheapest" is the comparative form of "cheap."
7. Correct! The correct pronoun is "her." To determine the correct answer, you need to identify the possessive pronoun that agrees with the singular noun "girl." In this case, it is "her."
8. Correct! The correct form is "drank." To determine the correct answer, you need to use the past tense form of the verb "drink." Again, consulting a dictionary or grammar resource can help.
9. Correct! The correct form is "brought." To determine the correct answer, you need to use the past tense form of the verb "bring." Referencing a dictionary or grammar resource can provide the correct answer.
10. Correct! The correct form is "higher." To determine the correct answer, you need to compare the average temperature in Tucson, Arizona to the average temperature in Boston, Massachusetts. In this case, "higher" indicates a comparative degree.
11. Correct! The correct phrase is "he/she." To determine the correct answer, you need to use a gender-neutral pronoun to indicate that no one should begin what they cannot finish. "He/she" is a common way to represent this.
12. Correct! The correct form is "taller." To determine the correct answer, you need to compare the height of your brother to others. "Taller" is the comparative form of "tall."
13. Correct! The correct form is "players'." To determine the correct answer, you need to show ownership of the gym suits belonging to multiple players. In this case, you use the apostrophe after the plural noun "players."
14. Correct! The correct phrase is "Jennifer's and Erick's." To determine the correct answer, you need to show ownership of the tickets belonging to both Jennifer and Erick. You use the apostrophe and "s" after each name.
15. Correct! The correct form is "more confidently." To determine the correct answer, you need to compare the level of confidence in Nicole's singing to that of the others. "More confidently" is the comparative form of "confidently."
You're welcome!