After a _______ deliberation, the jury finally reached a unanimous verdict.

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

A

two weeks

B

two week's

C

two-week's

D

two weeks'

Correct Answer: D

Choice D is the best answer. This question tests apostrophe usage with plural time expressions.

  1. Context clues: The deliberation lasted two weeks—plural time expression.
  2. Meaning: Time expressions use possessive apostrophes (one day's, two weeks').
  3. Verify: "After a two weeks' deliberation" correctly shows plural time possession.

đź’ˇ Strategy: Time expressions use possessive forms: singular = 's (day's), plural = s' (weeks').

Choice A is incorrect because time expressions functioning as adjectives need possessive apostrophes. Choice B is incorrect because "week's" is singular, but "two" indicates plural. Choice C is incorrect because the hyphenated form doesn't use an apostrophe this way.

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