Question

Each sentence below contains two apostrophes. Which sentence gives an example of an apostrophe used to show possession, as well as one that is used as a contraction?
A. Let's see whom we'll call on next.
B. It's Howard's fault.
C. Lady's slippers were under Carol's bed.
D. I can't say whether it's hers.

Answer 1

i feel like it would be A but im not sure im right

Answer 2

Possession shows something that someone has. So like Molly's cat or Sabrina's eyes. Can you make a guess now knowing that information?

Answer 3

So it would not be A

Answer 4

so would it be either B or C?

Answer 5

Yes, one of those.

Answer 6

Does It's (or It is) show possession?

Answer 7

it's?

Answer 8

No, in B it says 'It's Howard's fault'. Would "It's" in this situation show possession? Yes or no.

Answer 9

Remember, Possession shows something that someone has like Molly's cat or Sabrina's eyes.

Answer 10

no?

Answer 11

so it would be C?

Answer 12

Correct! It would be C.

Answer 13

Lady's slipper and Carol's bed both show possession.

Answer 14

thanks

Answer 15

i put C and it was wrong @Atsie @Cardinal_Carlo

Answer 16

I'd almost expect it to be D

Answer 17

It's B. 'It is...' is contracted to 'it's' and Howard is possessing his 'fault'

Answer 18

i thought so thank you