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For the 1900 Paris Exposition, sociologist W.E.B. Du Bois and his research team created dozens of vibrant, hand-drawn charts to document the progress of Black Americans after the Civil War. The ________ meticulous handiwork, which was presented in a dedicated exhibition, challenged prevailing racist theories of the era by showcasing empirical evidence of economic, social, and educational advancement.

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

  1. researchers'Answer
  2. B
    researchers
  3. C
    researcher's
  4. D
    researcher

Answer

researchers'
The context established by the mention of a research team indicates that multiple people collaborated on the charts, meaning a plural noun is needed. Furthermore, because these individuals own the 'meticulous handiwork,' a possessive noun is required. The plural possessive form is 'researchers'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine if the noun should be singular or plural.
Plural
The context mentions W.E.B. Du Bois and his research team, indicating multiple members contributed to the work.
2
Determine if the noun should be possessive or non-possessive.
Possessive
The noun modifies the noun phrase 'meticulous handiwork,' showing ownership of the handiwork by the team members.
3
Select the correct plural possessive spelling.
researchers'
The plural possessive of 'researcher' is formed by adding an apostrophe after the final 's' of the plural noun.

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Plural and Possessive Nouns and Pronouns
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