Special Agent Entrance Practice Exam

What is the appropriate possessive form of 'women' for claims?

1. womans'

2. womens'

3. women's

4. womenss'

The correct answer is: women's

The appropriate possessive form of "women" is "women's" because it denotes that something belongs or pertains to multiple women. In English, when forming the possessive for plural nouns that do not end in "s," the possessive is typically formed by adding an apostrophe followed by "s." Since "women" is the plural form of "woman," the correct way to show possession is by using "women's" to indicate that the claims belong to women collectively. The other options do not follow the correct rules of possessive formation in English. "Womans'" suggests a possessive form for a singular woman, which is not applicable in this context. "Womens'" incorrectly applies a possessive form that does not align with standard grammar rules for the term "women." "Womenss'" adds an unnecessary extra "s," which is not correct. By understanding these grammatical rules, one can confidently use the term "women's" in appropriate contexts.