Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly to indicate possession?

A The childrens' toys were scattered across the floor.

B The childs' toy was broken.

C The children's toys were scattered across the floor.

D The childs toy was broken.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The plural of child is children, which is an irregular plural. To show possession for irregular plurals, add 's. Thus, 'children's' is correct. 'Child's' is for singular possession.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly to indicate possession?" is Option C: The children's toys were scattered across the floor..

The other options — A) The childrens' toys were scattered across the floor., B) The childs' toy was broken., D) The childs toy was broken. — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The plural of child is children, which is an irregular plural. To show possession for irregular plurals, add 's. Thus, 'children's' is correct. 'Child's' is for singular possession.

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Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly to indicate possession?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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