#GRAMMAR 1.10 PRACTICE (due date: Tuesday, November 2)

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?
REDO CODE: ASA4QL

PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the possessive noun in the sentence. (15 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.

2. Identify if the possessive noun is singular or plural. (15 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

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Sentence #1: Do you think the human cannonball’s trick is dangerous?

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Sentence #1 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #2: The ringmaster’s voice has to be very loud.

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Sentence #2 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #3: The lions’ roars don’t seem to scare the trainer.

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Sentence #3 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #4: Someone must carefully check the trapeze artists’ ropes.

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Sentence #4 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #5: Please don’t eat all of your sister’s popcorn.

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Sentence #5 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #6: The trainer is putting his head in the lion’s mouth!

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Sentence #6 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #7: I dare you to count the zebras’ stripes.

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Sentence #7 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #8: The rider stood on the horse’s back.

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Sentence #8 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #9: The audience’s applause rang through the arena.

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Sentence #9 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #10: The trainer’s belief is that lions can be trained but not tamed.

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Sentence #10 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #11: The big cats’ tempers can be very fierce.

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Sentence #11 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #12: The baby elephants grabbed their mothers’ tails.

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Sentence #12 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #13: The circus’s winter home is in Florida.

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Sentence #13 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #14: The woman’s costume is the same color as mine.

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Sentence #14 Possessive Noun Type:

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Sentence #15: The acrobats’ legs must be very strong.

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Sentence #15 Possessive Noun Type:

PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Complete each sentence by writing the possessive form of the word in parentheses. (15 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun or if it is a 
          shared possessive noun.
          *Follow the correct rules for forming possessives.

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The ______________________________ circus was one of the most famous.
(Ringling Brothers)

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______________________________ partner act is next.
(Tommy and Cleo)

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The ______________________________ fuse is about to be lit.
(cannon)

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The lion ______________________________ bravery is amazing.
(trainer)

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______________________________ playful antics delight everyone.
(Fuzzy and Bozo)

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The ______________________________ noise is frightful.
(explosion)

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Are most ______________________________ acts dangerous?
(performers)

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The ______________________________ smiles lit up the arena.
(children)

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______________________________ coats are sleek and shiny.
(Henry, George, and Fitz)

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Look! That ______________________________ toenails are painted red.
(dog)

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The circus ______________________________ conductor raised her baton.
(band)

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______________________________ fangs are long and sharp.
(Carmen and Diego)

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This is supposed to be the ______________________________ biggest circus.
(world)

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The toddler pulled the ______________________________ tail.
(monkey)

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#GRAMMAR 1.10 PRACTICE (due date: Tuesday, November 2)

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

PART 1 of 2

Sentence #1: Do you think the human cannonball’s trick is dangerous?

Sentence #1 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #2: The ringmaster’s voice has to be very loud.

Sentence #2 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #3: The lions’ roars don’t seem to scare the trainer.

Sentence #3 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #4: Someone must carefully check the trapeze artists’ ropes.

Sentence #4 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #5: Please don’t eat all of your sister’s popcorn.

Sentence #5 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #6: The trainer is putting his head in the lion’s mouth!

Sentence #6 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #7: I dare you to count the zebras’ stripes.

Sentence #7 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #8: The rider stood on the horse’s back.

Sentence #8 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #9: The audience’s applause rang through the arena.

Sentence #9 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #10: The trainer’s belief is that lions can be trained but not tamed.

Sentence #10 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #11: The big cats’ tempers can be very fierce.

Sentence #11 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #12: The baby elephants grabbed their mothers’ tails.

Sentence #12 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #13: The circus’s winter home is in Florida.

Sentence #13 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #14: The woman’s costume is the same color as mine.

Sentence #14 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #15: The acrobats’ legs must be very strong.

Sentence #15 Possessive Noun Type:

PART 2 of 2

The ______________________________ circus was one of the most famous. (Ringling Brothers)

______________________________ partner act is next. (Tommy and Cleo)

The ______________________________ fuse is about to be lit. (cannon)

The lion ______________________________ bravery is amazing. (trainer)

______________________________ playful antics delight everyone. (Fuzzy and Bozo)

The ______________________________ noise is frightful. (explosion)

Are most ______________________________ acts dangerous? (performers)

The ______________________________ smiles lit up the arena. (children)

______________________________ coats are sleek and shiny. (Henry, George, and Fitz)

Look! That ______________________________ toenails are painted red. (dog)

The circus ______________________________ conductor raised her baton. (band)

______________________________ fangs are long and sharp. (Carmen and Diego)

This is supposed to be the ______________________________ biggest circus. (world)

The toddler pulled the ______________________________ tail. (monkey)

The ______________________________ capes are made of silk. (performers)

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

PART 1 of 2

Sentence #1: Do you think the human cannonball’s trick is dangerous?

Sentence #1 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #2: The ringmaster’s voice has to be very loud.

Sentence #2 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #3: The lions’ roars don’t seem to scare the trainer.

Sentence #3 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #4: Someone must carefully check the trapeze artists’ ropes.

Sentence #4 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #5: Please don’t eat all of your sister’s popcorn.

Sentence #5 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #6: The trainer is putting his head in the lion’s mouth!

Sentence #6 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #7: I dare you to count the zebras’ stripes.

Sentence #7 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #8: The rider stood on the horse’s back.

Sentence #8 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #9: The audience’s applause rang through the arena.

Sentence #9 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #10: The trainer’s belief is that lions can be trained but not tamed.

Sentence #10 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #11: The big cats’ tempers can be very fierce.

Sentence #11 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #12: The baby elephants grabbed their mothers’ tails.

Sentence #12 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #13: The circus’s winter home is in Florida.

Sentence #13 Possessive Noun Type:

Sentence #14: The woman’s costume is the same color as mine.

Sentence #14 Possessive Noun Type:

The ______________________________ circus was one of the most famous.
(Ringling Brothers)

______________________________ partner act is next.
(Tommy and Cleo)

The ______________________________ fuse is about to be lit.
(cannon)

The lion ______________________________ bravery is amazing.
(trainer)

______________________________ playful antics delight everyone.
(Fuzzy and Bozo)

The ______________________________ noise is frightful.
(explosion)

Are most ______________________________ acts dangerous?
(performers)

The ______________________________ smiles lit up the arena.
(children)

______________________________ coats are sleek and shiny.
(Henry, George, and Fitz)

Look! That ______________________________ toenails are painted red.
(dog)

The circus ______________________________ conductor raised her baton.
(band)

______________________________ fangs are long and sharp.
(Carmen and Diego)

This is supposed to be the ______________________________ biggest circus.
(world)

The toddler pulled the ______________________________ tail.
(monkey)

The ______________________________ capes are made of silk.
(performers)

The ______________________________ circus was one of the most famous.
(Ringling Brothers)

______________________________ partner act is next.
(Tommy and Cleo)

The ______________________________ fuse is about to be lit.
(cannon)

The lion ______________________________ bravery is amazing.
(trainer)

______________________________ playful antics delight everyone.
(Fuzzy and Bozo)

The ______________________________ noise is frightful.
(explosion)

Are most ______________________________ acts dangerous?
(performers)

The ______________________________ smiles lit up the arena.
(children)

______________________________ coats are sleek and shiny.
(Henry, George, and Fitz)

Look! That ______________________________ toenails are painted red.
(dog)

The circus ______________________________ conductor raised her baton.
(band)

______________________________ fangs are long and sharp.
(Carmen and Diego)

This is supposed to be the ______________________________ biggest circus.
(world)

The toddler pulled the ______________________________ tail.
(monkey)

The ______________________________ capes are made of silk.
(performers)