Choose the answer that is correct and clearly expressed in Standard English.
The ______ bicycles were lined up outside the school.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. children's
- Step 1: Identify the noun: children is an irregular plural noun that does not end in s.
- Step 2: To form the possessive of an irregular plural not ending in s, add 's: children's.
Answer
children's.
Why not the others: Childrens' is incorrect because childrens is not a valid English word.
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