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8. The buildings rundown appearance made it a
neighborhood eyesore.
9. The vet said that the dogs operation should not be
postponed.
10. Some scientists questioned the two researchers
techniques.
Review Exercise 28-3 Supplying Omitted
Apostrophes
Each of the following sentences contains two omitted apostrophes.
Cross through the error; then, in the blanks, write the words with the
apostrophes placed correctly.
1. Though researchers are uncertain of the role of dreams, having
dreams and getting a good nights sleep are important to a
persons overall health.
2. The nursing homes smoke alarms were checked twice a month
for the residents safety.
3. The clocks hands seemed to move at a turtles pace.
