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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?

  1. A. walkers'Correct
  2. B. walker's
  3. C. walkers
  4. 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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