Which sentence shows that Mary owns the shoes?

Mary's shoes are a glittery red color.

The shoe's red color really complemented Mary's outfit.

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive?

The Smiths' positive attitude was really contagious.

The Smith's were such a joy to have at the party.

The cookie's smell was so tempting.

He ate four cookie's after his dinner.

Her teacher's instructions were very clear.

Her teachers instruction's were very clear.

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Stephanie Constantino 10 questions

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1"Possessive" means "to own something."
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
2Non-human things may show possession of something in writing.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
3We use an apostrophe and "s" to show ownership in most instances.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
4Which sentence shows that Mary owns the shoes?
1. AMary's shoes are a glittery red color.
2. BThe shoe's red color really complemented Mary's outfit.
5If a word ends with an "s," we don't need an extra "s" after the apostrophe to show possession.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
6Which sentence correctly uses a possessive?
1. AThe Smith's were such a joy to have at the party.
2. BThe Smiths' positive attitude was really contagious.
7Which sentence correctly uses a possessive?
1. AHe ate four cookie's after his dinner.
2. BThe cookie's smell was so tempting.
8Which sentence correctly uses a possessive?
1. AHer teacher's instructions were very clear.
2. BHer teachers instruction's were very clear.
9Which is the correct form of the possessive?
1. Athe dress' color
2. Bthe dress's color
10Which of these is correct?
1. Athe two sisters secrets
2. Bthe two sister's secrets
3. Cthe two sisters' secrets