APOSTROPHES

Place apostrophes where needed.

1. Her husbands wallet was full of curious, little items.

2. I went to my mother-in-law house for dinner last night.
3. You may not enter Mr. Harris office without his permission.
4. The girls vitality and humor were infectious. (one girl)
5. The womens dresses are on the second floor.
6. Its a shame that had to happen.
7. Its hard to believe that winter is almost here.
8. Her mother and father business went bankrupt.
9. It is his’ word against mine.
10. The actresses costumes looked beautiful on them.
11. Sharon arriving was unexpected.
12. The movie had it’s desired effect.
13. His 6s and 0s looked alike.
14. Where would I find the mens room?
15. Both secretary vacations caused a delay in output.
16. New clients accounts showed an 11 percent increase in sales.
(clients is plural)
17. Most children imaginations run wild when told that story.
18. Both son-in-law opinions were considered.
19. Several M.D. agreed that one bacterial strain caused many of
the symptoms.
20. These M.D. credentials are excellent.
21. Both brother-in-law jobs required physical labor.
22. Do you mind me looking at the earrings in this jewelry case?
23. You’re right to privacy will not be abused.
24. It’s beauty is unsurpassed.

ANSWERS:

1. husband’s
2. mother-in-law’s
3. Harris’ or Harris’s
4. girl’s
5. women’s
6. It’s
7. It’s
8. father’s
9. his
10. actresses’
11. Sharon’s
12. its
13. 6’s and 0’s
14. men’s
15. secretaries’
 16. clients’
17. children’s
18. sons-in-law’s
19. M.D.s or M.D.’s
20. M.D.s’
21. brothers-in-law’s
22. my
23. Your
24. Its