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

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45 questions

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

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

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

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

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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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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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The ______________________________ capes are made of silk.
(performers)