Writing Handbook Exercises
 

Using the Apostrophe to Show Possession

Correct the possession errors in the sentences below by adding either an apostrophe or s where needed.

example:

It is something of a truism to state that humanitys capacity for inventing, producing, deploying, and using weapons has always far outstripped its efforts to limit or control them.

It is something of a truism to state that humanity’s capacity for inventing, producing, deploying, and using weapons has always far outstripped its efforts to limit or control them.


3. On a six-month tour, one must get to know ones commanding officers quickly.