Question

which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? select the two correct answers. (1 point) all of the photographs frames are made from the same type of wood. 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. the brothers birthdays are both in the month of september. the united states national anthem is the star - spangled banner.

Explanation:

For plural possessive nouns, if the plural noun already ends in -s, we just add an apostrophe ('). If it doesn't end in -s, we add 's. "Photograph's" is singular possessive. "Brother's" is singular possessive. "Book clubs'" is incorrect usage as it should be "book - club's" if referring to one club or "book clubs" without an apostrophe if just plural. "Basketball players" is plural and ends in -s, so "basketball players'" is correct for possessive. "United States" is a plural - form noun (even though it's a single entity), and "United States'" for possessive is correct.

Answer:

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