English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 83

In each sentence, cross out the two words that need apostrophes. Then write the words correctly in the spaces provided.
1. The contestants face fell when she learned that all she had won was a years supply of Ajax cleanser.
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2. Weve been trying for weeks to see that movie, but theres always a long line.
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3. Freds car wouldnt start until the baby-faced mechanic replaced its spark plugs and points.
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4. The citys budget director has trouble balancing his own familys checkbook.
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5. Taking Dianes elderly parents to church every week is one example of Pauls generous behavior.
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6. Heres a checklist of points to follow when youre writing your class reports.
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7. The curious child dropped his sisters makeup into the bedrooms hot-air vent.
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8. The cats babies are under my chair again; I cant find a way to keep her from bringing them near me.
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9. Because of a family feud, Julie wasnt invited to a barbecue at her only cousins house.
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10. Phyllis grade was the highest in the class, and Kevins grade was the lowest.
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