The _______ analysis revealed significant patterns in consumer behavior that had previously gone unnoticed by marketing teams.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
researchers'
B
researcher's
C
researchers
D
researchers's
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests apostrophe placement for plural possession.
- Context clues: Multiple researchers possess the analysis.
- Meaning: For plural nouns ending in "s," add only an apostrophe after the "s."
- Verify: "The researchers' analysis" shows possession by multiple researchers.
💡 Strategy: For plural nouns ending in "s," form the possessive by adding only an apostrophe (researchers').
Choice B is incorrect because "researcher's" indicates singular possession. Choice C is incorrect because it lacks any possessive marker. Choice D is incorrect because "researchers's" is not standard English.