JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 96

Question 96

Pronouns

After we have taken our share we shall give ........ to them.

  1. A.their
  2. B.their's
  3. C.theirs
  4. D.there
  5. E.there's
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Answer: C (theirs)

Explanation

'Theirs' is the possessive pronoun meaning 'their share'; it never has an apostrophe.