Match the missing or misplaced possessive apostrophe reference to
the correct solution: Pronouns
Solution:
a. Do not use an apostrophe to form the possessive of it; use an
apostrophe to form the contraction of it is.
b. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a
singular noun, even one that ends in -s.
c. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a
singular indefinite pronoun, or do not use an apostrophe with
any of the possessive personal pronouns.
d. Use an apostrophe alone to form the possessive of a plural noun
that ends in -s.
e. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a plural
noun that does not end in -s.
1. The cat licked its paw.
Solution: a. Do not use an apostrophe to form the possessive of it; use an apostrophe to form the contraction of it is.
2. That book is Julie's.
Solution: b. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a singular noun, even one that ends in -s.
3. Someone left their bag here.
Solution: c. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a singular indefinite pronoun, or do not use an apostrophe with any of the possessive personal pronouns.
4. The dogs' tails were wagging.
Solution: d. Use an apostrophe alone to form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in -s.
5. The children's toys were all over the room.
Solution: e. Use an apostrophe and an -s to form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in -s.