Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumApostrophe in a plural possessive ending in s
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ kits are washed after every match by a rota of parents.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. players'Correct
- B. player's
- C. players
- D. players's
Answer: A. players'
Many players own the kits: plural 'players' plus an apostrophe.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. player's
- 'Player's' is one player.
- C. players
- 'Players kits' shows no possession.
- D. players's
- 'Players's' is not standard.
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