Distinguishing Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions in Nouns

Question 1

The Pony Express - that’s the basis for the modern American postal system.

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contraction

Question 2

The _______________ were surprised by their ______________ interests.

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mothers, sons'

Question 3

Russell’s better known than Senator Willam Gwin, the man who helped him.

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contraction

Question 4

Fresh ________________ flavor often ___________ that of the canned _____________.

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vegetables', exceeds, ones

Question 5

The __________________ projects exceeded the __________________ expectations.

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class's, teacher's

Question 6

The service’s route stretched between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California.

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possessive

Question 7

The two _________________ ________________ all followed the same ________________.

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teachers', classes, themes

Question 8

As a result, the Pony Express’s average speed was two hundred miles per day.

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possesssive

Question 9

The pony express was around in the early 1860s.

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plural

Question 10

The mail prices once cost five dollars for a one-half-ounce letter.

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plural

Question 11

The _______________ __________________ are quickly being destroyed by ____________ effects.

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animals', habitats, pollution's

Question 12

___________________ cut through the _____________ of the forest.

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Moonbeams, trees

Question 13

However, the costs soon dropped to only one dollar.

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plural

Question 14

The rider’s equipment included a special mailbag and sometimes a weapon.

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possessive

Question 15

Senator William H. Russell’s freighting firm funded the Pony Express.

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possessive

Question 16

George __________________ troops crossed the Delaware River and many _________________.

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Washington's, battlefields

Question 17

The Old West’s method of delivering mail was the Pony Express.

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possessive

Question 18

After school, they hurled ________________ at their ______________ bikes.

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snowballs, friend's

Question 19

Some famous Pony Express riders included historical figures like “Buffalo Bill” Cody.

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plural

Question 20

Part time _____________ fit most _____________ needs.

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jobs, students'

Question 21

The ________________ fell from her ___________ as she sobbed.

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teardrops, cheeks

Question 22

The Pony Express’s name comes from the mail carriers riding ponies.

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possessive

Question 23

It was amazing the way the riders could change horses so quickly.

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plural

Question 24

Our family __________________ call for all ______________ to bake ____________ at Thanksgiving.

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traditions, mothers-in-law, pies

Question 25

For the posters, we clipped words and ________________ from my ______________ magazines.

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pictures, mother's

Question 26

At the end of the ________________, the ________________ collected their awards.

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contests, runners-up

Question 27

____________________ improve the soil in __________________ gardens.

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Earthworms, everyone's

Question 28

Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt.

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plural

Question 29

Another of the Express’s famous riders was “Pony Bob” Haslam.

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possessive

Question 30

_____________________ new bike reflected the _______________ rays.

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Xander's, sun's

Distinguishing Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions in Nouns

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Distinguishing Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions in Nouns

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