Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri is one of the most recognized and well-known Australian artists, despite some confusion over the details of his life and the exact date of his death. His works are often predicted to raise large amounts at auctions and are often purchased by Australian galleries. The____may have been supported by the Australian government to avoid sending such important works internationally.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

In the given choices, apostrophes with nouns are changing determining the possessiveness.

The right choice correctly uses the plural possessive form to indicate that the purchases belong to multiple galleries.

Can you summarize what you’ve understood in the above steps?

Choice A is incorrect because "purchase’s" is a singular possessive form, which does not fit the context of multiple purchases made by multiple galleries.

galleries purchase’s

Choice B is correct because "Galleries'" is the possessive form of "galleries," indicating that the purchases belong to the galleries. "Purchases" is the correct plural noun for what the galleries are doing. This construction correctly shows that the galleries' act of purchasing is being supported.

galleries' purchases

Choice C is incorrect because it lacks the possessive form. "Galleries" needs an apostrophe to show possession, indicating that the purchases are being made by the galleries.

galleries purchases

Choice D is incorrect because it incorrectly uses two possessive forms.

galleries' purchase’s

The text with the most logical and precise phrase

galleries' purchases

Option

B

Can you summarize what you’ve understood in the above steps?