Determine whether an apostrophe is used correctly in each of the following sentence. Then sort each sentence into the correct column.
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Poor Eric's toothache had gotten so bad that he was forced to lie down for most of the afternoon.

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is one of the most competitive women's playwriting awards.

The sun wasn't even up yet when Marsha began her daily four-mile walk.

If you listen carefully, you're likely to hear the call of the loon on the dark lake.

The deer's salt licks were set out in several different areas around the property.

Myrons' job took him to cities all over the country.

The bus drivers' expression was startling

Pat and Michael's party was very well attended.

The civil rights movement was very active in the 1960s.

The Academy Awards honor excellence in acting and in the film's themselves.

The childrens' toys were strewn all over the living room.

Part of my problem with the class is that the instructors delivery is too fast for me to understand him.

Could'nt you ask for just a little more time to complete the exam?

Is your's the coat with the large wooden buttons?

That baby's wailing goes right through me!

Our vacation's about to begin!

Respuesta :

Answer: See below. The correct answers with the correct usage of apostrophes are in bold, FYI.

Explanation:

Myrons' job took him to cities all over the country. = Myron's job took him to cities all over the country.

The bus drivers' expression was startling = The bus driver's expression was startling

The childrens' toys were strewn all over the living room. = The children's toys were strewn all over the living room.

Part of my problem with the class is that the instructors delivery is too fast for me to understand him. = Part of my problem with the class is that the instructor's delivery is too fast for me to understand him.

Could'nt you ask for just a little more time to complete the exam? = Couldn't you ask for just a little more time to complete the exam?

Is your's the coat with the large wooden buttons? = Is yours the coat with the large wooden buttons?

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