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Standard English ConventionsMediumNo apostrophe in a plural noun

Standard English Conventions practice question

The ____ are pressed in October, and the juice is barrelled by the end of the month.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. applesCorrect
  2. B. apple's
  3. C. apples'
  4. D. apples's

Answer: A. apples

A simple plural takes no apostrophe.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. apple's
'Apple's' is singular possessive.
C. apples'
'Apples'' is plural possessive; nothing is possessed.
D. apples's
Not a form.

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