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Example Question #386 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
The teacher reviewed the lesson with the student's that stayed behind.
the lesson' with the students that stayed behind.
the lesson with the students that stayed behind.
the lesson with the students' that stayed behind.
the lesson' with the student's that stayed behind.
the lesson with the student's that stayed behind.
the lesson with the students that stayed behind.
This sentence misuses the apostrophe. The word "students" has an apostrophe, when it is not possessive. The correct form is "students" note that you should never use an apostrophe in order to pluralize a word. The correct choice is, "the lesson with the students that stayed behind."
Example Question #387 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Magaret took her horses' out of the stable so that they could walk around.
Magaret took her horse's out of the stable
Magaret took her's horses out of the stable
Magaret took her horses' out of the stable
Magaret took her horse' out of the stable
Magaret took her horses out of the stable
Magaret took her horses out of the stable
This sentence misuses an apostrophe. Even thought the word "her" is possessive, that does not make "horses" possessive. The apostrophe should be omitted for this reason. Note that you should never pluralize a word with an apostrophe. The correct choice is, "Magaret took her horses out of the stable."
Example Question #388 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
On the weekends, Timothy drove car's at the local racetrack.
On the weekends, Timothy drove cars
On the weekends, Timothy drove car's
On the weekends, Timothy drove cars'
On the weekends Timothy drove cars
On the weekends Timothy drove car's
On the weekends, Timothy drove cars
This sentence misuses an apostrophe. The word "cars" is simply the plural form of the word and is not possessive. Apostrophes should never be used in order to pluralize a word. The correct choice is, "On the weekends, Timothy drove cars."
Example Question #381 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Thankfully, the companies Human Resources department did not have to deal with many issues during the year.
Thankfully, the company's Human Resources department did not
Thankfully, the companies Human Resources department did not
Thankfully, the companys' Human Resources department did not
Thankfully, the companies' Human Resources department did not
Thankfully, the companie's Human Resources department did not
Thankfully, the company's Human Resources department did not
This sentence does not contain an apostrophe where one is necessary. The word "companies" is supposed to be possessive, but this is not the plural form. The necessary form is "company's." The correct choice is, "Thankfully, the company's Human Resources department did not."
Example Question #391 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
The prevalence of company's without profits make many fear that another bubble is forming in the economy.
The prevalence of company's without profits make many fear
The prevalence of companys without profits make many fear
The prevalence of companies' without profits make many fear
The prevalence of companie's without profits make many fear
The prevalence of companies without profits make many fear
The prevalence of companies without profits make many fear
This sentence misuses an apostrophe. The word "company's" should be the plural form, which is "companies." Apostrophes should never be used in order to pluralize a word. The correct choice is, "The prevalence of companies without profits make many fear."
Example Question #591 : Gmat Verbal
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Among the language's that Misha wanted to learn were Spanish, English, and French.
Among the languages' that Misha wanted to learn were
Among the languages that Misha wanted to learn were
Among the language's that Misha wanted to learn were
Among the language's that Misha wanted to learn were
Among the languages that Misha wanted to learn were
Among the languages that Misha wanted to learn were
This sentence misuses an apostrophe. The plural of the word "language" is "languages." Apostrophes should never be used to pluralize a word. The correct choice is, "Among the languages that Misha wanted to learn were."
Example Question #393 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
After she took her dog's for a walk, she decided to make dinner.
After she took the dogs of her for a walk, she decided
After she took her' dog's for a walk, she decided
After she took her's dogs for a walk, she decided
After she took her dogs' for a walk, she decided
After she took her dogs for a walk, she decided
After she took her dogs for a walk, she decided
This sentence misuses an apostrophe. The word "dogs" in the context of this sentence should be the plural form of the word "dog;" however, you should never use an apostrophe to pluralize a word. The correct choice is, "After she took her dogs for a walk, she decided."
Example Question #394 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
The heads of the company's gathered periodically in order to discuss ways to improve existing technologies.
The heads of the companies gathered periodically
The heads of the companys gathered periodically
The heads of the companys' gathered periodically
The heads of the company's gathered periodically
The heads of the companie's gathered periodically
The heads of the companies gathered periodically
This sentence misuses the apostrophe. The context of this sentence indicates that multiple companies' personnel are gathering; in other words, the word "company" should be in the plural form: companies. An apostrophe should never be used to pluralize a word. The correct choice is, "The heads of the companies gathered periodically."
Example Question #395 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
He always tried to encourage his' students to try as many different things as possible.
He always tried to encourage his students' to try
He always tried to encourage his student's to try
He always tried to encourage hi's students to try
He always tried to encourage his' students to try
He always tried to encourage his students to try
He always tried to encourage his students to try
This sentence misuses an apostrophe. The word "his" is already possessive and does not need an apostrophe. This mark should be omitted altogether from the sentence. The correct choice is, "He always tried to encourage his students to try"
Example Question #31 : Correcting Apostrophe Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
His' report indentified many cost-saving measures for the company.
His' report' indentified many
The report of him indentified many
His' report indentified many
His report indentified many
Hi's report indentified many
His report indentified many
This sentence misuses an apostrophe. Since the word "his" is already possessive, there is no need for the apostrophe. It should be omitted. The correct choice is, "His report indentified many."
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