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Apostrophe Use - Exercise 2
Change each underlined noun to the correct possessive form. Type your answer in the text box.
When you have completed the exercise, click on the "Check My Work" button to see the correct answers.
1. We listened to the sweet songs of the birds.
We listened to the
sweet songs.
2. The dream of a journalist is to cover a big story while it is happening.
A
dreams is to cover a big story while it is happening.
3. The keys on the piano were sticky.
The
keys were sticky.
4. The squirrel carried acorns belonging to it up the tree.
The squirrel carried
acorns up the tree.
5. The antlers of the deer are large.
The
antlers are large.
6. The organization was happy to receive the donations from the three brothers.
The organization was happy to receive the three
donations.
7. The steeple on the church was designed by a famous artist.
The
steeple was designed by a famous artist.
8. The speeches of the women caused the crowd to cheer loudly.
The
speeches caused the crowd to cheer loudly.
9. Many people speculate about the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Many people speculate about the
extinction.
10. The message left by Tracy explained why the others did not come.
message explained why the others did not come.
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