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6. the orbit of Venus =
7. a vacation of two weeks =

8. the opinion of Prof. Simmons =

9. the daily rounds of the nurses =

10. the frames of the glasses =

Review Exercise 28-2 Supplying Omitted

Apostrophes

Each of the following sentences has an omitted apostrophe in a

contraction or a possessive form. Cross through the error; then, in the

blank, write the word with the apostrophe placed correctly.

1. Ron couldnt tell which of the twins was Daria.
2. The restaurants breakfast menu featured pancakes

and waffles.

3. An ice pack helped reduce the swelling in Carolyns

sprained ankle.

4. The sales of tabloids often depend on their headlines

sensationalism.
5. Anita sat on a beach towel and stared out at the

oceans broad expanse.

6. “Salary is important,” said Amin. “But its job

satisfaction that really matters.”

7. Memos, notes, and photographs covered the bulletin
boards surface entirely.