Question

apostrophes :: exercise directions: choose the correct evaluation of each underlined word. download the ac this exercise is ©1997 - 2025 by robin l 2/20 2 buy your own pens! you cannot borrow ours. a ours does not need an apostrophe. b ours should have an apostrophe between the r and s: ours. c ours should have an apostrophe after the s: ours.

Explanation:

The word "ours" is a possessive pronoun (a form of "we" showing ownership) and does not require an apostrophe. Possessive pronouns like mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs already indicate possession without needing an apostrophe. So option A is correct.

Answer:

A. Ours does not need an apostrophe.