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Standard English ConventionsEasyApostrophe in a singular possessive with an object

Standard English Conventions practice question

The ____ handle is broken.

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

  1. A. door'sCorrect
  2. B. doors
  3. C. doors'
  4. D. door

Answer: A. door's

One door's handle.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. doors
No possessive.
C. doors'
Plural possessive; one door is meant.
D. door
No possessive.

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