Question #N975
In the 1990s, the scientist discovered a new species of bacteria that live in the human gut. The scientist’s research, which was published in the journal Nature, showed that the bacteria played a critical role in maintaining the health of the human digestive system. What is the most effective way to correct the error in the sentence?
Which choice is the most effective way to correct the error in the sentence?
A. In the 1990s, the scientist discovered a new species of bacteria that live in the human gut. The scientists research, which was published in the journal Nature, showed that the bacteria played a critical role in maintaining the health of the human digestive system.
B. In the 1990s, the scientist discovered a new species of bacteria that live in the human gut. The scientist's research, which was published in the journal Nature, showed that the bacteria played a critical role in maintaining the health of the human digestive system.
C. In the 1990s the scientist discovered a new species of bacteria that live in the human gut. The scientist’s research, which was published in the journal Nature, showed that the bacteria played a critical role in maintaining the health of the human digestive system.
D. In the 1990s the scientist discovered a new species of bacteria that live in the human gut, the scientist’s research, which was published in the journal Nature, showed that the bacteria played a critical role in maintaining the health of the human digestive system.
Correct Answer is: B
The error in the sentence is the lack of an apostrophe in the possessive noun "scientist's." Choice B correctly adds the apostrophe to make the noun possessive.