All of the _______ recommendations were implemented by the management team within the first quarter.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
consultants
B
consultants'
C
consultant's
D
consultants's
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. This question tests apostrophe placement for plural possession.
- Context clues: "All of the" suggests multiple consultants made recommendations.
- Meaning: For plural nouns ending in "s," add only an apostrophe.
- Verify: "All of the consultants' recommendations" correctly shows plural possession.
💡 Strategy: For plural possessives ending in "s," add only an apostrophe (consultants').
Choice A is incorrect because it lacks any possessive marker. Choice C is incorrect because "consultant's" indicates singular possession, contradicting "all of the." Choice D is incorrect because "consultants's" is not standard English.