In Regard to the Use of an Apostrophe

question 17

Multiple Choice

In regard to the use of an apostrophe:

• A)The possessives of personal pronouns do not require apostrophes
• B)An apostrophe and an s are used after the last word of a compound word
• C)Plural nouns are made possessive by adding an apostrophe after the s
• D)Singular nouns are made possessive by adding an apostrophe and an s
• E)All of the above
• F)Answers b,c,and d above

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