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Difficulty: EasyPlural and Possessive Nouns and Pronouns

To show that the work belongs to the single artist mentioned in the passage, which form of the noun 'artist' should be used? Complete the passage by typing the correct form of the noun in the blank.

Answer:Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa is best known for her intricate, looped-wire sculptures. The 【artist's】 work explores the relationship between light, shadow, and three-dimensional space.

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artist's
The singular possessive noun 'artist's' is correct because the context refers to a single artist (Ruth Asawa) and shows possession of the noun 'work'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the noun being modified and determine if possession is required.
The blank modifies 'work', showing ownership of the work. Therefore, a possessive form is required.
Possessive forms are used to show ownership or association with another noun.
2
Determine if the noun should be singular or plural based on context clues.
The passage introduces a single subject, 'Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa', and refers to 'her' sculptures, which establishes that only one artist is being discussed. The singular possessive form is needed.
This helps select the singular possessive form rather than the plural possessive form.

Key Concept

Singular Possessive Nouns
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Plural and Possessive Nouns and Pronouns

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