Question

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday. The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday. 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. The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.” 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

Answer 1

The two correct answers 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 sentence indicates that multiple players possess the lockers, making it correctly a plural possessive. The second sentence correctly indicates that the national anthem belongs to the United States, which is also treated as a singular entity in this context.

The other sentences either misuse the apostrophe or apply it incorrectly based on singular/plural distinctions.