Which phrase correctly refers to the garden belonging to the Jones family?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Joneses' garden
- Step 1: The family name is Jones. The plural is formed by adding es: the Joneses.
- Step 2: The garden belongs to them, so the apostrophe goes after the plural: the Joneses' garden.
Answer
The Joneses' garden.
Why not the others: The Jones's garden: This form suggests the garden of one person called Jones. The Joneses garden: The possessive apostrophe is missing. The Joneses's garden: This suggests the garden of one person called Jones, not the whole family.
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