_______ responsibility to ensure that the project meets all safety requirements before the deadline.

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

A

Its everyones

B

It's everyones'

C

Its everyone's

D

It's everyone's

Correct Answer: D

Choice D is the best answer. This question tests apostrophe usage with contractions and indefinite pronouns.

  1. Context clues: "It's" = "It is" (contraction) and "everyone" shows possession.
  2. Meaning: "It's" is the contraction; "everyone's" is the possessive of the indefinite pronoun.
  3. Verify: "It is everyone's responsibility" = "It's everyone's responsibility" is correct.

💡 Strategy: Use "it's" for "it is" and add 's to indefinite pronouns (everyone, someone, anyone) for possession.

Choice A is incorrect because "its" is possessive (no contraction) and "everyones" lacks possessive marker. Choice B is incorrect because "everyones'" suggests plural, but "everyone" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "its" should be "it's" (contraction of "it is").

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