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Misty77 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Apostrophe
Hi,
I have a confusion regarding the usage of apostrophe in words that end with S. In plural words like cats or books we do not mention S with the apostrophe. For instance, readers' goals. However, with words (that are not plurals ) like boss or names like ross is it okay to put s with the possesive apostrophe. Like boss's day out or ross's home, are they ok?
Tks in advance
I have a confusion regarding the usage of apostrophe in words that end with S. In plural words like cats or books we do not mention S with the apostrophe. For instance, readers' goals. However, with words (that are not plurals ) like boss or names like ross is it okay to put s with the possesive apostrophe. Like boss's day out or ross's home, are they ok?
Tks in advance
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misty77 are they ok? Yes. You have the right idea.
- misty77 are they ok?
- Yes.
- You have the right idea.
- There are really only three patterns to learn.
- Singular: Add 's.
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misty77are they ok?Yes. You have the right idea. There are really only three patterns to learn.
Singular: Add 's. (the chef's apron; the child's toy; the boss's schedule; James's book)
Plural not ending in s: Add 's. (the children's toy; the people's court; the men's club)
Plural ending in s: Add only '. (the boys' football;
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Should there be an apostrophe in the word "chefs" in tge following sentence?
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