Demonstrate correct use of writing conventions of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation to clarify meaning:We are
Correct answer: A. We're
- A. We're
- B. Were
- C. Wer'e
- D. Were'
Explanation
Option A: This is the correct option because we're is a contraction of the phrase we are, the apostrophe stands for the omitted letter 'A'.Option B: WERE is a second singular past of be and hence does not mean we are.Option C: The apostrophe is incorrectly placed hence this option is wrong.Option D: The apostrophe is incorrectly placed hence this option is also wrong.
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