Asked by Arica Weathers on Jun 28, 2024
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In each set below, choose the sentence in which all the apostrophes are used correctly. Select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
A) I'm spending this week's paycheck on rent.
B) I'm spending this weeks paycheck on rent.
C) Im spending this weeks' paycheck on rent.
Apostrophes
Apostrophes are punctuation marks used to indicate either possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or the omission of letters in contractions (e.g., don't).
Paycheck
A check issued to an employee in payment for their work.
- Understand the correct use of apostrophes in showing possession for singular nouns.
- Differentiate between correct and incorrect punctuation within given sentences.
Verified Answer
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Hammad AnsariJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The apostrophe is correctly indicating that the paycheck belongs to the current week. "Week's" is the possessive form of "week." Choice B is incorrect because "weeks" should have an apostrophe to show possession. Choice C is incorrect because it uses a plural apostrophe for "weeks" and an apostrophe after "weeks," which is redundant.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the correct use of apostrophes in showing possession for singular nouns.
- Differentiate between correct and incorrect punctuation within given sentences.