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Common Errors Workbook |
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Punctuation and mechanics |
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35. Possessive forms of personal pronouns never take the apostrophe |
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For each of the following questions determine where the limiting modifier (indicated in brackets) should be placed.
Until the success of the Harry Potter books, it was unusual for boys to be attracted to books by female authors. __1__ [just] It used to __A__ be that such books were __B__ read __C__ by girls. __2__ [mainly] The Nancy Drew series was __D__ of interest __E__ to girls __F__. __3__ [primarily] The Hardy Boys series __G__ was __H__ read __I__by boys. The Harry Potter series, however, has been received enthusiastically by readers of both genders.
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