Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumApostrophe in a plural possessive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ boots are left by the door of the bothy, never inside.
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'
Boots belonging to walkers (plural): 'walkers''.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. walker's
- 'Walker's' is one walker.
- C. walkers
- No possessive.
- D. walkers's
- 'Walkers's' is not a form.
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