Question

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”%0D%0AThe United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”%0D%0A%0D%0AAll of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.%0D%0AAll of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.%0D%0A%0D%0AEllen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.%0D%0AEllen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.%0D%0AThe basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September

Answer 1

The two sentences that use an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun are:

1. **The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.**
2. **The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”**

The first one indicates that the lockers belong to multiple basketball players. The second correctly indicates that the national anthem belongs to the United States as a collective entity.

The other options either make incorrect use of the apostrophe or do not refer to a plural possessive.