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Apostrophe Use - Exercise 2

Change each underlined noun to the correct possessive form.  Type your answer in the text box.  When you have completed the exercise, click on the "Check My Answers" button to see the correct answers.

1.  We listened to the sweet songs of the birds.

We listened to the sweet songs.

    

2.  The dream of a journalist is to cover a big story while it is happening.

A dream is to cover a big story while it is happening.

    

3.  The keys on the piano were sticky.

The keys were sticky.

    

4.  The squirrel carried acorns belonging to it up the tree.

The squirrel carried acorns up the tree.

    

5.  The antlers of the deer are large.

The antlers are large.

  

6.  The organization was happy to receive the donations from the three brothers.

The organization was happy to receive the three donations.

  

7.  The steeple on the church was designed by a famous artist.

The steeple was designed by a famous artist.

  

8.  The speeches of the women caused  the crowd to cheer loudly.

The speeches caused the crowd to cheer loudly.

  

9.  Many people speculate about the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Many people speculate about the extinction.

  

10.  The message left by Tracy explained why the others did not come.

message explained why the others did not come.

  

For further information on these resources, contact

Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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