Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The two ______ contributions to twentieth-century jazz were celebrated at the centenary concert held in Kansas City last month.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  • A

    saxophonists

  • B

    saxophonists's

  • C

    saxophonist's

  • D

    saxophonists'

    check_circle

Explanation

Two saxophonists collectively own the contributions; for plural nouns ending in s, add an apostrophe after the s: "saxophonists' contributions."

Want 10 more like this — adaptive to your weak spots?

Related questions