English MCQ #1518

Which of the following best describes the use of an apostrophe in a noun phrase like 'the student's book?

English MCQ #1518

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following best describes the use of an apostrophe in a noun phrase like 'the student's book?

    • A) Possession
    • B) Emphasis
    • C) Abbreviation
    • D) Plural form

    Answer: Possession

    Explanation: An apostrophe followed by 's' on a noun indicates that the noun possesses or owns the following thing — this is the possessive case.