Question

the witnesses testimonies A. the witness's testimonies B. the witnesses' testimonies C. the witness' testimonies Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

Answer:

The witnesses' testimonies.

Explanation:

Both options A and C are incorrect. The possessive in A showing ownership is in singular form. Therefore combining it with plural noun " testimonies' is incorrect.

Furthermore, the placement of possessive marker in C is incorrect too because the possessor is in singular form.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. the witnesses' testimonies

Explanation:

A. the witness's testimonies

The underlined is a singular form of a possessive common noun. It should be in a plural form, considering the bolded text above( testimonies).

B. the witnesses' testimonies

This is the correct option. The undelined is properly personalized and it is also pluralized to match the bolded text above.

C. the witness' testimonies

Same as option A.