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.


4. Greenhous’ portrayal of Bishop highlights character flaws that the author believes partially explain how Bishop became, or was made into, a false hero.