Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The students' books were on the desk.
- Step 1: The apostrophe after the plural noun 'students' shows that the books belong to several students.
Answer
The students' books were on the desk.
Why not the others: The other sentences misplace the apostrophe.
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