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Which sentence correctly shows singular possession for a noun ending in s?

A. The bus's tires were flat.
B. The bus' tires were flat.
C. Both A and B are considered acceptable.
D. The busses tires were flat.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
For singular nouns ending in 's', most style guides accept either adding just an apostrophe or an apostrophe and an 's'.
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