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Which sentences have correct apostrophe form and use for possessives? Check all that apply.


AAlex's and Jose's fathers are close friends, so it's not surprising that Alex and Jose are, too.
BMolly's and Sam's wedding sounds like it is going to cost a lot of money.
CMy father's-in-law favorite pastime is to listen to classic jazz.
DMy first rule is never to interfere in someone else's business.



In which sentences have two words been incorrectly combined without an apostrophe? Check all that apply.


AThis road is not at all familiar; something tells me were getting lost.
BThis bike is basically in good condition, but its brakes need to be fixed.

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Final answer:

The correct sentences that use apostrophes for possessives include Alex's and Jose's fathers, Molly's and Sam's wedding, and someone else's business. The incorrect contractions involve using 'were' instead of 'we're' in one sentence. Overall, understanding proper apostrophe use helps clarify possession in English.


Explanation:

Understanding Apostrophes in Possessives

Apostrophes are used to indicate possession in English. When determining which sentences correctly use apostrophes for possessives, let's examine each option:

  1. Alex's and Jose's fathers are close friends, so it's not surprising that Alex and Jose are, too.
    This sentence correctly uses the apostrophe to show that the fathers belong to Alex and Jose.
  2. Molly's and Sam's wedding sounds like it is going to cost a lot of money.
    This sentence also correctly uses possessive apostrophes.
  3. My father's-in-law favorite pastime is to listen to classic jazz.
    This sentence is incorrect. It should be 'fathers-in-law' as it refers to more than one father-in-law.
  4. My first rule is never to interfere in someone else's business.
    This sentence is correct because it shows possession.

Thus, the correct sentences that use the apostrophe correctly for possessives are:

  • Alex's and Jose's fathers are close friends.
  • Molly's and Sam's wedding sounds like it is going to cost a lot of money.
  • My first rule is never to interfere in someone else's business.

Combining Words Without Apostrophes

Now, examining the sentences for incorrect word combinations, we find:

  1. This road is not at all familiar; something tells me were getting lost.
    This should be 'we're,' which is a contraction for 'we are.'
  2. This bike is basically in good condition, but its brakes need to be fixed.
    This sentence is correct because 'its' is the possessive form of 'it.'

The sentence with the incorrect combination is:

  • This road is not at all familiar; something tells me we're getting lost.

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