Grammar Review

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What is the correct pronoun to use in the sentence: 'The track team have worked out in (its, their) spare time.'?

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their

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What is the correct apostrophe usage in the sentence: 'One students car was painted red and black.'?

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One student’s car was painted red and black.

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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'Take Kleenex with you for your nose is sure to run and drip during the play.'?

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before for

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Is the apostrophe usage correct in the sentence: 'One STUDENT'S book is missing.'?

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YES

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Which demonstrates correct apostrophe usage: 'Many students cars were painted red and black.' or 'Many students’ cars were painted red and black.'?

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Many students’ cars were painted red and black.

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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To indicate possession or to form contractions.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'their'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun for singular nouns, while 'their' is a possessive pronoun for plural nouns.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun ending in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book).

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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Add only an apostrophe (e.g., teachers' lounge).

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What is the rule for using commas in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) that connects two independent clauses.