Question
hich sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
All of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.
All of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.
Ellen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.
Ellen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
Responses
The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
All of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.
All of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.
Ellen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.
Ellen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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.”
(Note: While "The United States'" may appear singular, it refers to a collection of states, making it technically a plural possessive in this context).
1. The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
2. The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
(Note: While "The United States'" may appear singular, it refers to a collection of states, making it technically a plural possessive in this context).