Which of the following sentences illustrates the correct use of an apostrophe showing possession?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The children's playground was renovated by the community.
- Step 1: 'Children' is an irregular plural noun that does not end in 's'. Step 2. Plural nouns not ending in 's' take apostrophe + 's' ('children's') to indicate possession. Answer: The children's playground was renovated by the community. Why not the others: 'Childrens'' is incorrect because the base word is children; omitting the apostrophe omits possession.
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