Multiple choice

Directions: The given question carries four options. You are to mark the correct option after checking the punctuation of each option.

Portia is the heroine of Shakespeares merchant of Venice.

  1. Portia is the heroine of Shakespeares Merchant of Venice.

  2. Portia is the heroine of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

  3. Portia is the Heroine of Shakespeares merchant of Venice.

  4. Portia is the heroine of Shakespeare’s merchant of Venice.
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Explanation

 'Merchant of Venice' is a proper noun (name of a play). It must begin with a capital letter. Case of possessive is here. So, "Shakespeare's" will be used.

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