Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a contraction
Standard English Conventions practice question
The islanders say the causeway ____ safe for an hour either side of low water, and no longer.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. isCorrect
- B. its
- C. it's
- D. is'
Answer: A. is
The verb 'is' fits the sentence; no apostrophe is needed.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. its
- 'Its' is possessive.
- C. it's
- 'The causeway it's safe' doubles the subject.
- D. is'
- 'Is'' is not a form.
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