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Although she was often overshadowed by her husband Robert, the nineteenth-century German composer Clara Schumann wrote some of her most complex and innovative musical works specifically for the piano. During the _______ lifetime, these compositions were celebrated by audiences across Europe for their emotional depth, establishing her legacy as a key figure of the Romantic era.

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

  1. A
    composer
  2. composer'sAnswer
  3. C
    composers
  4. D
    composers'

Answer

composer's
The sentence requires the singular possessive noun 'composer's' to modify the noun 'lifetime,' showing that the lifetime belonged to the single composer, Clara Schumann, mentioned earlier in the passage.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the noun that the blank needs to modify and determine its relationship.
The blank precedes the noun 'lifetime', indicating that a possessive relationship is required (the lifetime belonging to the composer).
Nouns modifying other nouns to show ownership or association require possessive forms.
2
Determine whether the noun should be singular or plural based on context clues.
The context specifically refers to one person, 'the nineteenth-century German composer Clara Schumann.' Therefore, a singular possessive noun is required.
Clara Schumann is a single individual, so the singular possessive form 'composer's' must be used rather than any plural forms.

Key Concept

Plural and Possessive Nouns
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