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1. Which sentence expresses proper and common nouns correctly?
a.
Aimee downloaded TurboTax onto her new Apple Computer.
b.
This year's marketing conference will be held in March at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta.
c.
Casey will speak with his Professor on Friday about his Internship.
2. The government's new environmental regulations required all heating and air conditioning manufacturers to sign _____
guaranteeing improved air quality.
a.
contractes
b.
contract's
c.
contracts
3. Several executive ____ were hired to help staff members improve their communication skills.
a.
coaches
b.
coachs
c.
coach's
4. The _____ enjoyed several weeks of backpacking and bicycling throughout Europe.
a.
Wilsons
b.
Wilsones
c.
Wilson's
5. _____ nouns form the plural by changing the spelling of the word.
a.
Regular
b.
Irregular
c.
Common
d.
Proper
6. Which sentence expresses plural nouns correctly?
a.
Most firmes use network firewalls to protect against computer virus's.
b.
Many business's require that employees update their passwords every six month's.
c.
The Grubers had three children who earned college degrees.
7. Which of the following is correct?
a.
We faced major delays because of the numerous vallies in the mountains.
b.
Many companys look for the following qualities in employees: reliability, punctuality, and enthusiasm.
c.
Representatives of the two cities met to discuss the new laws affecting their local economies.
8. Job applicants who are updating their _____ should ensure that their résumés include concrete expressions and
quantifiable data.
a.
portfolioes
b.
portfolios
c.
portfolia
9. Many Internet companies were launched in the early ____.
a.
2000s
b.
2000's
c.
2000s'
10. To prepare the budget, Shondra submitted figures for both ____ of the year.
a.
halfs
b.
halves
c.
halfes
11. Two of her ____ are opening a small consulting firm.
a.
brother-in-laws
b.
brothers-in-law
c.
brothers-in-laws
12. Three ____ applied for the vice president of operations position.
a.
MBAs
b.
MBA's
c.
MBAes
13. She received all ____ on her report card.
a.
As
b.
A's
14. Several ____ attended the seminar on the impact of new tax regulations on small businesses.
a.
CPAs
b.
CPA's
c.
CPAs'
15. Which of the following is correct?
a.
The litigation was initiated by two attorneys specializing in criminal law.
b.
You will need sharp knives to peel and cut those fresh potatos.
c.
Many people hold different believes about the future of our country.
16. Which sentence is correct?
a.
Following the stock market crash, investors struggled with the ins and outs of successful investment.
b.
Following the stock market crash, investor’s struggled with the ins and outs of successful investment.
c.
Following the stock market crash, investor’s struggled with the in's and out's of successful investment.
17. Possessive nouns can show all of the following except ______.
a.
origin
b.
active voice
c.
ownership
d.
authorship
18. Your travel reimbursement form must include your ____ signature.
a.
boss'es
b.
bosses
c.
boss's
19. The ____ website was recently updated to be more mobile friendly.
a.
companies
b.
companies'
c.
company's
20. We will solicit several ____ bids for the proposed remodeling of the corporate training facility.
a.
contractors
b.
contractor's
c.
contractors'
21. The ____ lounge was remodeled with ergonomic chairs.
a.
employees
b.
employee's
c.
employees'
22. The ____ testimony helped the jury make its decision.
a.
witnesses
b.
witness's
c.
witnesses'
23. Both our ____ products are gaining sales against our line.
a.
competitors
b.
competitor's
c.
competitors'
24. Each ____ password must be changed every six months to ensure security.
a.
user's
b.
users'
c.
users
25. Juanita supervises the ____ team in our Pittsburgh office.
a.
sale's
b.
sales'
c.
sales
26. The ____ Marine Corps is recruiting new enlistees.
a.
United State's
b.
United States'
c.
United States
27. If you have questions about your employee benefits, contact our ____ Department.
a.
Human Resource's
b.
Human Resources
c.
Human Resources'
28. The ____ office receives many inquiries daily from concerned citizens.
a.
attorney general's
b.
attorney generals
c.
attorney's generals'
29. Bethany ____ application was received on May 1.
a.
Hernandez
b.
Hernandez's
c.
Hernandezes'
30. After graduating from high school, the ____ daughter enrolled in a nearby community college.
a.
Morrises
b.
Morrises'
c.
Morris's
31. ____ earnings this quarter exceeded the expectations of many stockholders.
a.
IBMs
b.
IBM's
c.
IBMs'
32. ____ was to accept the offer.
a.
My boss's attorney's advice
b.
The advice of my boss's attorney
c.
My boss' attorney's advice
33. Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
a.
A companies' financial data must be presented to all shareholders in the stockholders' annual report.
b.
A company's financial data must be presented to all shareholders in the stockholders' annual report.
c.
A companys financial data must be presented to all shareholders' in the stockholders annual report.
34. Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
a.
The Bushes' new SUV includes enough storage for the kids' toys and both parents' golf clubs.
b.
The Bush'es new SUV includes enough storage for the kids toys and both parent's golf clubs.
c.
The Bushes new SUV includes enough storage for the kids' toys and both parents' golf clubs.
35. You forgot to type both ____ with your in-text citation.
a.
parenthesis
b.
parentheses
c.
parenthesi
36. After suffering financial ______ in the past decade, the economies of most countries began to improve.
a.
crisis
b.
crisis's
c.
crises
37. The college will send thank-you letters to all the contributing ____ of the reunion.
a.
alumni
b.
alumnus
c.
alumnuses
38. The noun economics ____.
a.
is usually singular
b.
is usually plural
c.
may be singular or plural
39. The noun pliers ____.
a.
is usually singular
b.
is usually plural
c.
may be singular or plural
40. All staff members must attend one ____ training on diversity and inclusion.
a.
day's
b.
days'
c.
days
41. Derek could only afford to put ten ____ worth of gas into his car.
a.
dollar
b.
dollars'
c.
dollar's
42. Our department will meet at ____ after the meeting.
a.
Karens
b.
Karens'
c.
Karen's
43. ____ signatures were needed on the loan documents.
a.
Matt and Maggie's
b.
Matt's and Maggie's
c.
Matts' and Maggies'
44. Belinda earned her____ degree in meteorology from the University of Northern Iowa.
a.
bachelor
b.
bachelor's
c.
bachelors'
45. All of the following sentences use plurals or possessives correctly except _____
a.
This restaurant's patrons are more loyal than that restaurant.
b.
Employees receive three weeks' vacation after working for five years at the company.
c.
As markets crumbled and careers disappeared, the federal government implemented several stimuli to improve
the job outlook and help suffering industries.
d.
Erin and Darryl's wedding was held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
46. Every morning Mike rides his ____ bicycle for ten miles.
a.
stationery
b.
stationary
c.
stationairy
47. The company observes ____ Day as a paid holiday.
a.
Veterans'
b.
Veteran's
c.
Veterans
48. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
The corporation's tax situation looks very positive.
b.
Taxwise, the corporation looks very positive.
c.
The corporation looks very positive taxwise.
49. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Our itinerary includes a visit to Martha's Vineyard and Harpers Ferry.
b.
Our itinerary includes a visit to Marthas Vineyard and Harpers Ferry.
c.
Our itinerary includes a visit to Marthas Vineyard and Harper's Ferry.
50. ____ new menu now includes many low-calorie and low-fat options.
a.
McDonald's
b.
McDonald's'
c.
McDonalds'
