Question
Which 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.”
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
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 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.”
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
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 basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
Answers
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The two correct sentences that use an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun are:
1. The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.” (Note: This may also be acceptable as "The United States' national anthem" depending on styling, but commonly accepted usage allows for this singular possessive formation.)
2. The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
The other options do not correctly use the apostrophe in instances of plural possessive nouns.
1. The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.” (Note: This may also be acceptable as "The United States' national anthem" depending on styling, but commonly accepted usage allows for this singular possessive formation.)
2. The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
The other options do not correctly use the apostrophe in instances of plural possessive nouns.