Editing Quiz 2: Apostrophes and Pronouns - Grammar and Usage Exercise

This assignment is an editing quiz designed to assess and improve the student's understanding of apostrophes and pronouns. The quiz is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on the correct placement of apostrophes in possessive nouns and contractions, with a series of sentences requiring the student to insert apostrophes where necessary. The second section tests the student's knowledge of pronoun usage, including subject and object pronouns, in various sentence structures. The student is required to identify and correct pronoun errors. This assignment aims to reinforce fundamental grammar rules related to apostrophes and pronouns, crucial for clear and effective written communication. The provided solution demonstrates the correct application of these rules in the given sentences.

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Editing Quiz #2
Apostrophes and pronouns
V. Insert apostrophes in correct places (possessive and contractions):
1. The child’s education used up most of his parents’ savings.
2. Several students’ ideas of its meaning were different from Chris’ ideas.
3. Carol’s book is just like hers except that it’s newer.
4. The survey includes both women’s and men’s opinions.
5. My English instructor’s plan was to print as many of her students’ essays as
possible.
6. The children’s toys were scattered all over the Bradys lawn.
7. Why should the boys expect two days pay for one day’s work?
8. The committees studied each candidate’s record before making its
recommendation.
9. The teacher could not read several pupils’ handwriting.
10. Everyone’s story seems more interesting than mine.
11. In the middle of Shanna’s speech, someone’s cell phone rang.
12. At the sound of the children’s cries, the teacher ran to the school yard.
13. I was on my way to the women’s locker room when I heard the news.
14. It’s amazing that the weather has been so beautiful.
15. My brother-in-law’s sister was given one year’s salary when she broke her leg.
16. At the movie’s end, many were openly weeping.

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17. Someone’s car was blocking my driveway.
18. She can’t be too sad because she was laughing at Paul’s silly jokes.
19. Even the cat’s tail seemed to radiate her happiness.
20. Each of Stephanie’s brothers’ cars were in the shop this week.
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Pronouns
1. Why do you need Sharon and I to come with you?
2. A package was sent to the professor and us.
3. May Trudy and I go to the movies this afternoon?
4. Mrs. Gonzales congratulated her and her brother.
5. He and I love to play cards.
6. He annoyed his sister and me.
7. It was a complete victory for us and the home team.
8. Leslie and they are going shopping.
9. The leaders and they gave strict instructions to the children.
10. Marissa and she received a standing ovation after their testimony.
11. After today, the kittens will appreciate you and me.
12. The plan was a rousing success for Ms. Williams and me.
13. Leanne and I received the award.
14. I have always considered Marcella to be more understanding than her.
15. Why didn’t Manual leave after her?
16. Without checking the clock, you know you are late if you arrive after him.
17. We at Lee College are committed to student success.

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18. Mama always said not to walk the same perilous path as her.
19. Even though we left early, Larissa still arrived before him.
20. She and I wanted to go to the ice cream shop after dinner.