Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a plural possessive ending in s
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ nests under the pier are counted every spring.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. swallows'Correct
- B. swallow's
- C. swallows
- D. swallows's
Answer: A. swallows'
Many swallows own the nests: plural 'swallows' plus an apostrophe.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. swallow's
- 'Swallow's' is one bird.
- C. swallows
- 'Swallows nests' shows no possession.
- D. swallows's
- 'Swallows's' is not standard.
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