Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumApostrophe in a singular possessive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ tail feathers are used in the ceremonial headdress.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. eagle'sCorrect
- B. eagles
- C. eagles'
- D. eagle
Answer: A. eagle's
One eagle's feathers: 'eagle's'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. eagles
- 'Eagles tail feathers' shows no possession.
- C. eagles'
- 'Eagles'' is plural possessive; the sentence refers to one eagle.
- D. eagle
- No possessive.
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