Asked by Jalen Barnes on Jun 03, 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) Your'e careless about crossing your t's and dotting your is.
B) You're careless about crossing your t's and dotting your i's.
C) You're careless about crossing your ts and dotting your is.
Apostrophes
Punctuation marks used to indicate possession or the omission of letters.
Crossing
The act of moving across something, such as a street or river, or a place where paths intersect or overlap.
Dotting
The action of marking or decorating with small drops or spots, often used in various art and design contexts.
- Understand the accurate employment of apostrophes in forming contractions.
Verified Answer
OH
Odett HacharJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In sentence B, the apostrophe is correctly used to indicate the contraction of "you are" (you're) and the possessive form of "i" (i's). In sentence A, the apostrophe is incorrectly used in "Your'e" and should be "You're". In sentence C, there should be no apostrophes in "ts" and "is" because they are plurals, not possessives or contractions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the accurate employment of apostrophes in forming contractions.