Question

Choose the option that correctly uses the apostrophe to show a plural possessive.

What is the fastest way to get to the ______ house?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)
A
Richterses

(Choice B)
B
Richters\redD{\text{'}}’start color #e84d39, start text, apostrophe, end text, end color #e84d39

(Choice C)
C
Richter\redD{\text{'}}’start color #e84d39, start text, apostrophe, end text, end color #e84d39s

Answer 1

B). Richters'

Step-by-step explanation:

Apostrophe is elucidated as the punctuation mark (') that is employed to either signal the omission of letters or show possession. In case of a singular noun, the apostrophe is put after the noun with letter s to show possession(Mary's book) while in a plural possessive case, the apostrophe(') is put after the s(Bats' handles). As per this rule, the correct form would be Richters' as it correctly show a plural possession. Thus, the final interrogative statement reads as:

What is the fastest way to get to the Richters' house?