Fix the sentence by following the apostrophe rule.

Its a shame that the books covers were all torn and tattered.

Its a shame that the book's covers were all torn and tattered.

It's a shame that the books' covers were all torn and tattered.

It's a shame that the books covers were all torn and tattered.

Its a shame that the books' covers were all torn and tattered.

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Mattie Gross

3 February, 22:32

Fix the sentence by following the apostrophe rule.

Its a shame that the books covers were all torn and tattered.

Its a shame that the book's covers were all torn and tattered.

It's a shame that the books' covers were all torn and tattered.

It's a shame that the books covers were all torn and tattered.

Its a shame that the books' covers were all torn and tattered.

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Dario Shelton · Answer 1

The correct answer is: It's a shame that the books' covers were all torn and tattered.

By following the apostrophe rule the word "it's" will break down into "it is" which will be appropriate in the sentence. Since "books" should be in plural form, you just have to add an apostrophe in the end.