Lab Activity 49: Using Apostrophes

Lab Activities
Lab Activity 49: Using Apostrophes

Objective: To use apostrophes correctly.

Step 2: Select the word that best fits in each blank.

1. America is home to many of the __________ leading medical experts.

world's

worlds

worlds'

2. __________ also the site of several prestigious medical institutions.

Its

It's

Its'

3. The United __________ medical technology is generally considered first-rate.

State's

States'

States's

4. However, many consider __________ health insurance system inferior to that of some other countries.

it's

its'

its

5. Some other __________ health insurance systems provide national coverage.

country's

countries'

countrys'

6. Although some have proposed a national health insurance system in the United States, others have argued that we __________ be able to afford one.

would'nt

wouldn't

wouldnt'

7. Despite __________ problems with health insurance coverage, America continues to be a leader in medical research.

its'

it's

its

8. Stanford __________ medical researchers, for example, have made great strides in several areas.

Universities

University's

Universities'

9. __________ recognized as leaders in the treatment of heart disease and certain forms of cancer.

Their

They're

There

10. __________ treatment is not only first rate but often cutting edge.

Patient's

Patients'

Patience