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crobinson2013

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Which of the following italicized words is an adjective?
 
  A) too dark
  B) silent movie
  C) into the theater
  D) badly missed
  E) paid in full

Question 2

Which of the following possessive phrases is not correct?
 
  A) the team's contract with the players
  B) the teams' contract with the players
  C) its advantages to the players
  D) it's advantages to the players
  E) the plans for the team



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or a pronoun. The word silent modifies the noun movie, telling you what kind of movie you have, i.e., a silent movie.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Apostrophes are used for all possessives except possessive pronouns. Possessive pronouns never take apostrophes to show ownership. So its equals the possessive form, not it's.



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