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Standard English ConventionsMediumApostrophe in a plural possessive

Standard English Conventions practice question

The ____ work is shown together in the gallery's back room.

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

  1. A. apprentices'Correct
  2. B. apprentice's
  3. C. apprentices
  4. D. apprentices's

Answer: A. apprentices'

Work belonging to several apprentices: 'apprentices''.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. apprentice's
'Apprentice's' is one apprentice.
C. apprentices
No possessive.
D. apprentices's
Not a form.

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