Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a plural possessive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ tools are stored in the shed at the end of the allotments.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. gardeners'Correct
- B. gardener's
- C. gardeners
- D. gardeners's
Answer: A. gardeners'
Many gardeners own the tools: plural 'gardeners' plus an apostrophe.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. gardener's
- 'Gardener's' is one gardener.
- C. gardeners
- 'Gardeners tools' shows no possession.
- D. gardeners's
- 'Gardeners's' is not standard.
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