Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a singular possessive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ nest was built in the chimney over three weeks in April.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. jackdaw'sCorrect
- B. jackdaws
- C. jackdaws'
- D. jackdaw
Answer: A. jackdaw's
One jackdaw's nest: 'jackdaw's'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. jackdaws
- 'Jackdaws nest' shows no possession.
- C. jackdaws'
- 'Jackdaws'' is plural possessive; one bird is meant.
- D. jackdaw
- No possessive.
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