Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a plural possessive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ hives are moved to the heather in August.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. beekeepers'Correct
- B. beekeeper's
- C. beekeepers
- D. beekeepers's
Answer: A. beekeepers'
Several beekeepers own the hives: plural 'beekeepers' plus an apostrophe.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. beekeeper's
- 'Beekeeper's' is one keeper.
- C. beekeepers
- 'Beekeepers hives' shows no possession.
- D. beekeepers's
- 'Beekeepers's' is not standard.
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