Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a plural possessive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ boots are lined up by the door in order of size.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. walkers'Correct
- B. walker's
- C. walkers
- D. walkers's
Answer: A. walkers'
Several walkers own the boots: plural 'walkers' plus an apostrophe.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. walker's
- 'Walker's' is one walker.
- C. walkers
- 'Walkers boots' shows no possession.
- D. walkers's
- 'Walkers's' is not standard.
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