Each sentence below contains two apostrophes. Which sentence gives an example of an apostrophe used to show possession, as well as one that is used as a contraction?

A. It's Howard's fault.

B. I can't say whether it's hers.

C. Lady's slippers were under Carol's bed.

D. Let's see whom we'll call on next.

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Jada Zuniga

5 May, 14:28

Each sentence below contains two apostrophes. Which sentence gives an example of an apostrophe used to show possession, as well as one that is used as a contraction?

A. It's Howard's fault.

B. I can't say whether it's hers.

C. Lady's slippers were under Carol's bed.

D. Let's see whom we'll call on next.

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Samir West · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. It's Howard's fault.

The first apostrophe is a contraction for "it is" while the second one indicates that something belongs to Howard.