Asked by Manar Mahmoud on Apr 25, 2024
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The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word for each blank. Zamboni invented a machine that would scrape the ice, collect the old ____, and add water to the new surface, all at the same time.
A) shavings
B) shaving's
Zamboni
A machine that cleans and smooths the ice surface of a skating rink.
Shavings
Thin slices or particles that have been sliced or pared off from something, typically wood or metal.
- Determine the absence of apostrophes in plural forms that do not indicate possession.
Verified Answer
HA
Hamode Alhija1 week ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Shavings" is the correct word to describe the bits of ice that are scraped off of the surface by Zamboni's machine. "Shaving's" is incorrect because it indicates possession, which makes no sense in this context.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the absence of apostrophes in plural forms that do not indicate possession.