Which sentence correctly illustrates the proper use of an apostrophe showing joint ownership by two individuals?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Kofi and Ama's collaborative research project won the national science fair prize.
- Step 1: When two or more individuals jointly possess a single entity, the apostrophe-s is added only to the final name. Step 2. 'Kofi and Ama's project' indicates a single shared joint project. Answer: Kofi and Ama's collaborative research project won the national science fair prize. Why not the others: 'Kofi's and Ama's' indicates two separate distinct projects; omitting apostrophes omits possessive marking.
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