The ____ roars frightened the children.
1. lions'
2. lions
3. lion
Answer: lions
No. "Lions" is possessive because the roars belong to them.
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To determine the correct answer, you need to understand subject-verb agreement. The subject of the sentence is "roars," which refers to the sound produced by multiple lions. Since the subject is plural, the verb should also be in its plural form.
Option 1, "lions'," is incorrect because it indicates possession by lions, which doesn't make sense in the given sentence.
Option 2, "lions," is the correct answer. It reflects the plural form of the noun "lion."
Option 3, "lion," is incorrect because it is in the singular form and doesn't agree with the plural subject.
So, the correct answer is option 2, "lions."