Choose the sentence with the correctly placed apostrophe for a plural noun ending in ‘s’.
AThe boss's decision was final.
BThe boss;s decision was final.
CThe bosses decision was final.
DThe boss' decision was final.
Explanation
– For most singular nouns ending in ‘s’, possession is still shown by adding an apostrophe and ‘s’.
– Both ‘boss’s’ and ‘boss” are used in different style guides, but ‘boss’s’ is the more widely accepted standard form.
– Correct: The boss’s decision was final.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Grammar
- Subtopic: Punctuation

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