1. Which statement about possessive nouns is true?
Possessive nouns are always capitalized.
Possessive nouns show ownership.
Possessive nouns name a specific person, place, or thing.
Possessive nouns are never capitalized.
2. Which word has a meaning most similar to the word pageant?
rebellion
performance
auction
preeminent
3. In which sentence is the word gesture used correctly?
Smiling, she extended her hand in a gesture of friendship.
Tired from a long day of work, I put my gesture down on the table wearily.
He called for a gesture next Tuesday, and all employees are to attend.
4. In which sentence is the word reputation used correctly?
She handed him his reputation before they went into the party.
My father has a reputation for winning at checkers.
Has your reputation expired?