Question

which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? select the two correct answers. (1 point)
the brother’s birthdays are both in the month of september
ellen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.
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 basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on friday.

Explanation:

1. Analyze "The United States' national anthem...": "United States" is a plural (as a compound noun referring to a union of states) possessive, and the apostrophe after "States" correctly shows ownership of the national anthem.
2. Analyze "The basketball players' lockers...": "players" is plural, and the apostrophe after "players" (players') correctly shows that the lockers belong to the basketball players (a plural group).
3. Eliminate other options:

• "The brother’s birthdays..." uses a singular possessive ("brother's") for a plural "birthdays" situation, incorrect.
• "Ellen is a member of three book clubs’..." misuses the apostrophe (no possession needing to be shown after "clubs" in this context), incorrect.
• "All of the photograph’s frames..." uses a singular possessive ("photograph's") for a plural "frames" situation, incorrect.

Answer:

D. The United States' national anthem is "The Star - Spangled Banner."
F. The basketball players' lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.