In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly?
A) Please tell the medical assistants that it's about time for the meeting.
B) Please tell the medical assistants' that it's about time for the meeting.
C) Please tell the medical assistant's that its about time for the meeting.
D) Please tell the medical assistant's that it's about time for the meeting.

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In sentence A, the apostrophe is used correctly to form the contraction "it's," which stands for "it is." The other sentences misuse apostrophes either by incorrectly indicating possession where it is not needed or by misusing "its" (possessive) and "it's" (contraction for "it is").

In Which Sentence Is the Apostrophe Used Correctly