Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

A The dog wagged it's tail.

B The dogs' owner returned.

C The childrens' toys were scattered.

D Its' been a long day.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Dogs'" is correct for the plural possessive. "It's" = "it is" (not possessive), "children's" (not childrens'), and "its" has no apostrophe when possessive.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?" is Option B: The dogs' owner returned..

The other options — A) The dog wagged it's tail., C) The childrens' toys were scattered., D) Its' been a long day. — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Dogs'" is correct for the plural possessive. "It's" = "it is" (not possessive), "children's" (not childrens'), and "its" has no apostrophe when possessive.

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Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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