Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a plural possessive ending in s
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ lockers were moved to the new changing block over the summer.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. pupils'Correct
- B. pupil's
- C. pupils
- D. pupils's
Answer: A. pupils'
Many pupils own the lockers: plural 'pupils' plus an apostrophe.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. pupil's
- 'Pupil's' is one pupil.
- C. pupils
- 'Pupils lockers' shows no possession.
- D. pupils's
- 'Pupils's' is not standard.
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