Question

which word uses an apostrophe correctly? select the best answer.

brians jackets tend to get left in his brotherss car.

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brians jackets tend to get left in his brotherss car.

Explanation:

🆕 New Concept Discovered: Apostrophe Rules for Possession and Plurals
Using apostrophes to show ownership, not simple plurals.

Step 1: Analyze "Brian's"

The word "Brian's" is a singular proper noun followed by an apostrophe and an "s". In this sentence, the jacket belongs to Brian. To show singular possession, we add 's. Therefore, "Brian's" is used correctly.

Step 2: Analyze "jacket's"

The word "jackets" in this sentence is a simple plural noun (more than one jacket tend to get left). Simple plural nouns do not require an apostrophe. Adding an apostrophe here ("jacket's") incorrectly implies possession or a contraction (like "jacket is"), which does not fit the context. Thus, "jacket's" is incorrect.

Step 3: Analyze "brothers's"

The sentence refers to a car belonging to Brian's brother (singular possession: "brother's") or brothers (plural possession: "brothers'"). The spelling "brothers's" is grammatically incorrect for showing possession in standard English. Thus, "brothers's" is incorrect.

Answer:

Brian's