Asked by Nuowen Gleeson on Sep 29, 2024
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The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word for each blank. The Zamboni is a massive machine that resurfaces scraped ice after figure skaters and hockey players scuff the ____ surface during practices, competitions, and games.
A) ice's
B) ices
Resurfaces
Resurfaces means to appear again after being lost or not visible for a period of time.
Competitions
Events or contests where participants strive to win by surpassing others in performance or skill.
- Detect the absence of apostrophes in plural terms that fail to indicate possessiveness.
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KH
Keota Holroydabout 19 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The word "ice's" indicates possession, which is not necessary in this context. Therefore, the correct choice is "ice" in the plural form, which refers to the entire surface being skated or played on.
Learning Objectives
- Detect the absence of apostrophes in plural terms that fail to indicate possessiveness.