English & Language UsageQuestion 99 of 120
Which sentence contains a correctly placed apostrophe to show singular possession?
a.The nurses station was busy.
b.The nurse's is busy.
c.The nurse's station was busy.
d.The nurses' are busy.
Explanation
To show that the station belongs to one nurse, the apostrophe goes before the s: 'the nurse's station.' This correctly indicates singular possession.
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