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#GRAMMAR 1.10 REDO

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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: Hemingway’s birthplace was Oak Park, Illinois.

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Sentence #2: As a boy and youth, Hemingway spent many a summer’s day in northern Michigan.

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Sentence #3: The Hemingways’ cottage was on Waloon Lake.

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Sentence #4: Some of his friends’ adventures appeared in his books and short stories.

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Sentence #5: The young Hemingway’s writing career began in Kansas City.

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Sentence #6: Hemingway was one of many reporters for the city’s newspaper, the Kansas City Star.

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Sentence #7: At age eighteen, the young man’s thoughts wandered overseas.

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Sentence #8: At the time, World War I’s battles were still raging.

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Sentence #9: Hemingway’s job was ambulance deputy with an American field service unit.

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Sentence #10: After a few months’ time, Hemingway was badly wounded in both legs.

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Sentence #11: These wartime experiences provided many of the details for Hemingway’s novel about World War I, called A Farewell to Arms.

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Sentence #12: Several of his short stories’ details can also be traced back to his time spent in Milan.

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Sentence #13: Many writers’ works today are influenced by Hemingway.

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Sentence #14: Illinois’s people often celebrate him each year.

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Sentence #15: Hemingway’s places have now become tourist attractions.

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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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______________________________ troops crossed the Delaware River.
(George Washington)

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Sonja was surprised by ______________________________ shared interest in the company.
(Mike and Tom)

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______________________________ new bike sparkled in the sun.
(Charles)

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The ______________________________ projects exceeded the teacher’s expectations.
(class)

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My part-time job fits most ______________________________ needs.
(students)

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Her science ______________________________ name was “Food Production Without Soil.”
(project)

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For the poster, we clipped words and pictures from ______________________________ magazine collection.
(Betty and Sally)

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Fresh ______________________________ flavor often exceeds that of canned ones.
(vegetables)

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______________________________ individual goals include less crime. (Sweden, Norway, and Germany)

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The ______________________________ habitats are quickly being destroyed.
(animals)

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A ______________________________ yield can supply hundreds with food.
(crop)

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______________________________ hobbies include skiing and dancing.
(Marta Evans)

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Some believe that the ______________________________ ozone layer is disappearing.
(atmosphere)

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______________________________ classes all followed the same theme.
(Mrs. Ash, Mr. Row, and Mrs. Bing)

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The football ______________________________ hopes were dashed in the playoffs.
(team)