Asked by Robin Sutphen on Jul 20, 2024
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In each set below, select the letter of the sentence in which all of the apostrophes are used correctly. In which sentence are apostrophes used correctly?
A) During the summer of '09, my friend's spent a week at my aunt's house in Alaska.
B) During the summer of '09, my friends' spent a week at my aunts house in Alaska.
C) During the summer of '09, my friends spent a week at my aunt's house in Alaska.
Summer
The warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn, characterized by longer daylight hours and increased temperatures.
Aunt's House
Aunt's house typically refers to the residence of one's aunt, often associated with visits or familial gatherings.
Alaska
The largest state in the United States by area, located in the northwest extremity of the country's west coast, known for its diverse terrain and extreme weather conditions.
- Discern the appropriate use of apostrophes in contractions.
- Ascertain the accurate placement of apostrophes within singular possessive nouns.
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Paola VasquezJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The first apostrophe is used to indicate a contraction (i.e. "summer of '09" instead of "summer of 2009"). The second apostrophe is used to indicate possessive form (i.e. "my aunt's house"). There are no other possessives or contractions in the sentence, so the apostrophes are used correctly.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the appropriate use of apostrophes in contractions.
- Ascertain the accurate placement of apostrophes within singular possessive nouns.