Question

Use the following passage to answer the question. (1) Water is something most of us take for granted. (2) If we need a cold drink or want to take a shower, water is there. (3) If we want to water our yards or wash the dishes, water is there. (4) For many parts of the world, however, this is not true. (5) Water is not everywhere it's miles away. (6) To get water involves a long walk to and from the source. (7) Traditionally it is the job of women and children to spend their days searching for water. (8) Then, they gather it to bring back to their homes. (9) Sadly, even after that water is found, only some of its clean and safe enough to drink. (10) A number of groups across the globe have spent decades helping people get better access to water. (11) One such organization is called water.org (12) It was started in 2009 by actor Matt Damon and Gary White, the co-founder of Water partners. (13) What have they accomplished so far Which sentence is missing an apostrophe for a contraction? A. (4) For many parts of the world, however, this is not true. B. (7) Traditionally it is the job of women and children to spend their days searching for water. C. (5) Water is not everywhere it's miles away. D. (9) Sadly, even after that water is found, only some of its clean and safe enough to drink

Answer 1

The answer is:  [D]:
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"(9) Sadly, even after that water is found, only some of its clean and safe enough to drink"
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     The word "its" ;  should be changed to "it's" ;  which, in this case, would be a contraction for:  "it is" .
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     Alternately, the word "its", in this context, could be changed to the words:
 "it is" .  In fact, eliminating contractions (and writing out the full words) is the preferred method in formal writing.
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