English · Punctuations
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Identify the sentence with the incorrect use of apostrophe:
- A
That is Mary's book.
- B
The dog's leash is in the car.
- C
Its a beautiful day outside.
- D
The children's toys are in the playroom.
Its is used to show possession; whereas, it's is contracted form of "it is". Therefore, in option C "it's" should be used.
That is Mary's book.": Correct use of the apostrophe to show possession.
"The dog's leash is in the car.": Correct use of the apostrophe to show possession.
Its is used to show possession; whereas, it's is contracted form of "it is". Therefore, in option C "it's" should be used.
"The children's toys are in the playroom": Correct use of the apostrophe to show possession for the plural "children."
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