The following sentences form an essay. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank.
-One year after quitting smoking, a __________ risk of heart disease drops by more than 50 percent.

Question

The following sentences form an essay.  Select the correct word or phrase for each blank.
-One year after quitting smoking, a __________ risk of heart disease drops by more than 50 percent.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence is referring to the risk of heart disease for an individual who has quit smoking. Therefore, the possessive form "person's" is the correct choice. "Persons" is incorrect, as it is a plural form and does not make sense in the context of the sentence. "Persons'" is also incorrect, as it is a plural possessive form and there is no indication that the sentence is referring to the risk of heart disease for multiple individuals.

The Following Sentences Form an Essay