Apostrophe Review

Harry Potter wished he could adopt all the puppies at the pet store.

Is the bold word singular or plural?

• singular

• plural

As long as Matilda Cook agrees with the politician's ideas, she will vote for him.

Is the bold word singular or plural?

• Singular

• Plural

Since Amadeus Mozart has four judges' votes, he will probably win the contest.

Is the bold word singular or plural?

• singular

• plural

Principal Smith has not read all of the English teachers' favorite novels.

Is the bold word singular or plural?

• singular

• plural

Unless George Hadley moves away from the neighbors' futuristic homes, he will have to deal with the consequences.

Is the boldface word singular or plural?

• Singular

• Plural

Whenever Mr. Rogers saw the dancer's routine, he broke out into applause.

Is the boldface word singular or plural?

• singular

• plural

Carolyn Cook was running late to the artist's gallery opening.

Is the boldface word singular or plural?

• singular

• plural

My family always goes to the farmers' market.

Is the boldface word singular or plural?

• singular

• plural

If there are many performers which is correct?

• Whenever Mr. Smithers has to give a speech, he uses the performers' stage to prepare.

• Whenever Mr. Smithers has to give a speech, he uses the performer's stage to prepare.

• Whenever Mr. Smithers has to give a speech, he uses the performers stage to prepare.

Ronald admired the _____ _______ tall peaks.

• Rocky Mountains

• Rocky Mountain's

• Rocky Mountains'

Answer explanation

If a plural noun ends in s, form the possessive plural by adding an apostrophe after the s.