Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2) and (3) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (4) as your answer.

I gave my niece a children’s beautifully illustrated encyclopedia.

  1. beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of children

  2. child’s beautifully illustrated encyclopedia

  3. beautifully illustrated children’s encyclopedia

  4. No improvement needed
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Case of improper placement of words. The encyclopedia for children is beautifully illustrated. So, children's should come before encyclopedia showing possessiveness.

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