Read the text.
The sergeant major addressed the battalion with a powerful speech. “Courage and
discipline,” he said, “are the hallmarks of a true soldier.” The troops felt a surge of pride as they
listened.
Which part of the text contains a possessive case?
Ⓐ The sergeant major addressed the battalion with a powerful speech.
Ⓑ “Courage and discipline,” he said.
Ⓒ “are the hallmarks of a true soldier.”
Ⓓ The troops felt a surge of pride.
Ⓔ as they listened.