GrammarQuestion 83 of 120
Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
a.The patients chart is on the desk.
b.The patients' chart's are ready.
c.The patient's chart is on the desk.
d.The patients chart's is ready.
Explanation
A singular possessive is formed by adding an apostrophe plus s. 'The patient's chart' correctly shows that the chart belongs to one patient.
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