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Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes to show joint ownership?

Jenny’s and Sam’s wedding was joyful.
Jennys and Sams’ wedding was joyful.
Jenny and Sam’s wedding was joyful.
Jenny’s and Sam wedding was joyful.

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Answer:

Jenny's and Sam's wedding was joyful.

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User Saad Asad
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Since the ownership is joint, both nouns should get the apostrophe. So, the answer is
Jenny's and Sam's wedding was joyful.

Joint ownership means that both persons have ownership over the same thing. If only one person does, that person should only get the apostrophe.
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