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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?

  1. A. isCorrect
  2. B. its
  3. C. it's
  4. 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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