The _______ recommendations were implemented by the board within weeks of the annual meeting.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
shareholders'
B
shareholder's
C
shareholders
D
shareholders's
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests apostrophe placement for plural possession.
- Context clues: Multiple shareholders made recommendations.
- Meaning: For plural nouns ending in "s," add only an apostrophe after the "s."
- Verify: "The shareholders' recommendations" correctly shows plural possession.
💡 Strategy: Plural possessives ending in "s" form: add only an apostrophe (shareholders').
Choice B is incorrect because "shareholder's" indicates singular possession. Choice C is incorrect because it lacks a possessive marker. Choice D is incorrect because "shareholders's" is not standard English.