Choose the sentence that correctly uses the apostrophe for possessive plural nouns.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The examinees' answer sheets were collected and sealed immediately following the examination.
- Step 1: Plural nouns ending in 's' form their possessive by adding only an apostrophe after the 's'. Step 2. 'Examinees'' correctly indicates possession by multiple examinees. Answer: The examinees' answer sheets were collected and sealed immediately following the examination. Why not the others: B indicates only a single examinee; C omits the apostrophe; D adds an unnecessary extra 's'.
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