Question

read each set of sentences. choose the sentence that is written correctly.1. a lesleys lawyer has advised her not to talk to the press.b i cant believe the winning ticket is ours!c the painters easel fell down when his dog brushed against it.d many museum patrons enjoy the special monthly displays.2. f the river flowed over its banks and flooded the city.g if jennifer wants it, the job is hers.h viewers reactions to the documentary were mixed.j the childrens parents sat on the nearby park benches.3. a no one could break through the strikers picket lines.b during the argument, the mens voices became loud and angry.c maybe derek can borrow a mechanics tools to finish the job.d all my aunts and uncles came to my parents anniversary party.4. f our chicken wings are spicier than theirs.g the horse seemed glad to get back into its stall after the ride.h i always forget that jokes punchline.j michaels sense of humor is a little offbeat.read each sentence and look at the underlined word. choose the answer that is written correctly for the underlined word.5. many critics reviews have praised the play that just opened at the playhouse.a criticsb criticsc criticsd correct as it is6. whenever jasons team takes the field, everyone cheers.f jasonsg jasonsh jasonsj correct as it is7. is a farmers busiest time in the spring or in the fall?a farmersb farmersc farmersd correct as it is8. the callers phone was cheap; it distorted his voice.f callersg callersh callersj correct as it isthe apostrophe: possessive nouns

Explanation:

Each question tests correct apostrophe use for possessive nouns. For sentences 1-4, identify the option with proper possessive/non-possessive apostrophe rules. For 5-8, select the correctly formatted possessive form for the underlined word.

1. Option A uses no unnecessary apostrophes; others have incorrect possessive/contractive apostrophe errors.
2. Option H correctly forms the plural possessive "Viewers'"; others misuse "it's" (contractive, not possessive) or misspell plural possessives.
3. Option B correctly forms the plural possessive "men's"; others have misplaced apostrophes or incorrect possessive forms.
4. Option J correctly forms the singular possessive "Michael's"; others misuse apostrophes for plurals or contractions.
5. "Critics" needs to be the plural possessive "critics'" to show the reviews belong to multiple critics.
6. "Jasons'" is incorrect; the singular possessive of "Jason" is "Jason's".
7. "farmer's" is already the correct singular possessive form.
8. "callers" needs to be the singular possessive "caller's" to show the phone belongs to one caller.

Answer:

1. A. Lesley's lawyer has advised her not to talk to the press.
2. H. Viewers' reactions to the documentary were mixed.
3. B. During the argument, the men's voices became loud and angry.
4. J. Michael's sense of humor is a little offbeat.
5. A. critics'
6. G. Jason's
7. D. Correct as it is
8. F. caller's