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pepyto

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When a plural noun ends in s, its possessive is formed by adding:
 
  A. only an es at the end of the word.
  B. an apostrophe and an s at the end of the word.
  C. only an apostrophe at the end of the word.
  D. only an s at the end of the word.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences correctly illustrates the use of an apostrophe?
 
  A. Each managers' folders are complete.
  B. The youngest teachers' classroom was the noisiest.
  C. The student's performance in the play was worth talking about.
  D. The peoples' representative was proud of what he had accomplished.



janieazgirl

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Answer to Question 1

C
When a plural noun ends in s, its possessive is formed by adding only an apostrophe at the
end of the word.

Answer to Question 2

C
The accurate use of an apostrophe is illustrated in the sentence The student's performance in
the play was worth talking about. One of the rules for apostrophes is to add an apostrophe
plus s for a noun that does not end in s.



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