Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly to show that several students own the books?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The students' books were left on the bus.
- Step 1: Plural nouns that end in s take the apostrophe after the s to show possession.
- Step 2: Students' books means the books of the students.
Answer
students' books.
Why not the others: The student's books refers to a single student; the other placements are incorrect.
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