Which sentence incorrectly uses an apostrophe to show possession?

A. I used the gas station's bathroom during our last stop.

B. That isn't our boat; it is your's.

C. The fire department's annual fundraiser is coming up soon.

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23 July, 04:24

Which sentence incorrectly uses an apostrophe to show possession?

A. I used the gas station's bathroom during our last stop.

B. That isn't our boat; it is your's.

C. The fire department's annual fundraiser is coming up soon.

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Randy Lucas · Answer 1

The second sentence, (B) That isn't our boat; it is your's. uses the second apostrophe incorrectly.

There shouldn't be an apostrophe in your's ... instead it should be yours.

Which sentence incorrectly uses an apostrophe to show possession?A. I used the gas station's bathroom during our last stop.B. That isn't our boat; it is your's.C. The fire department's annual fundraiser is coming up soon.

Which sentence incorrectly uses an apostrophe to show possession?

A. I used the gas station's bathroom during our last stop.

B. That isn't our boat; it is your's.

C. The fire department's annual fundraiser is coming up soon.