Question

Fix the sentence by following the apostrophe rule.

Its a shame that the books covers were all torn and tattered.





Its a shame that the book's covers were all torn and tattered.

It's a shame that the books' covers were all torn and tattered.

It's a shame that the books covers were all torn and tattered.

Its a shame that the books' covers were all torn and tattered.

Answer 1

@Whitemonsterbunny17 ill be back in 5 minutes can you help me with this and ill be back

Answer 2

Okay, well to start, it must start with the contraction "It's" because "Its" would be showing the possession of "its" when the possession is actually of the book.

Answer 3

And there are more than one book, I know this because of the context clue, "covers". That means there are more than one, meaning that it showing the possession of more than one object.
Given the information I gave you in the last question, which one do you believe is correct?

Answer 4

ok im back

Answer 5

Okay, just go over what I said and tell me which one you think is correct. (:

Answer 6

I think it is B

Answer 7

Yes, that is correct. (:

Answer 8

thanks

Answer 9

Wow English experts. i suck lol

Answer 10

\(\Large\frak\color{blueviolet}{You're~Welcome!}\)
and @Kperales, it just takes practice, that's what we're here for! (:

Answer 11

True :)