Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a singular possessive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ cabin is the only heated space on the boat.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. skipper'sCorrect
- B. skippers
- C. skippers'
- D. skipper
Answer: A. skipper's
One skipper's cabin: 'skipper's'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. skippers
- 'Skippers cabin' shows no possession.
- C. skippers'
- 'Skippers'' is plural possessive; one skipper is meant.
- D. skipper
- No possessive.
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