JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 57

Question 57

Nouns and Determiners

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: The pen which you have just picked up is ________

  1. A.Charle's
  2. B.Charles'
  3. C.Charless'
  4. D.Charles's
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Charles')

Explanation

For a name ending in -s, the possessive can be written by adding just an apostrophe: Charles'.