Question

Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes to show individual ownership? Veronica’s and Brittany clothes have different styles. Veronica’s and Brittany’s clothes have different styles. Veronica and Brittany’s clothes have different styles. Veronicas and Brittanys’ clothes have different styles.

Answer 1

Veronica’s and Brittany’s clothes have different styles.

Since we're talking about items that each owns individually instead of jointly, you need use the possessive apostrophe for both proper names.

Answer 2

Veronica’s and Brittany’s clothes have different styles.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, it is important to know that the apostrophe can have several functions, so you need to know the words you are using and the situations in which it would be appropriate. One of the ways of using the apostrophe is in situations that indicate some type of possession. In the case of the above options, the correct use of the apostrophe was in the phrase "Veronica's and Brittany's clothes have different styles" because as we are talking about the clothes belonging to Veronica and the clothes belonging to Brittany, the apostrophe must remain after the name of each girl, indicating the possession of the clothes.