Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 5

Working in pairs with a fellow classmate, rewrite the italicized part of each of the sentences below, using ' s to show possession. Remember that the ' s goes with the owner or possessor.
EXAMPLE
The wing of the bluejay was broken.
The bluejay's wing was broken.
1. The annoying voice of the comedian irritated me, so I changed the TV channel.
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2. The performance of the quarterback is inconsistent.
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3. The thin hand belonging to the old woman felt as dry as parchment.
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4. In the window of the jewelry store is a sign reading "Ears Pierced While You Wait."
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5. A fly flew into the mouth of the TV weatherperson.
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6. The new denim shirt belonging to Lamont was as scratchy as sandpaper.
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7. The hair belonging to Rachel is usually not green-she colored it for Halloween.
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8. The bowl of cereal belonging to Dennis refused to snap, crackle, or pop.
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9. The Honda owned by Donna was crammed with boxes and furniture.
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10. The previous tenant of the apartment had painted all the walls bright green.
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