Question

Each sentence below contains two apostrophes. Which sentence gives an example of an apostrophe used to show possession, as well as one that is used as a contraction?<br /><br />

A. It's Howard's fault.<br />
B. I can't say whether it's hers.<br />
C. Lady's slippers were under Carol's bed.<br />
D. Let's see whom we'll call on next.

Answer 1

A.
Because it's means it is
and Howard's (the apostrophe) tells us that Howard is the one responsible.