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Mdtrainer Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Apostrophe

what is the rule for an apostrophe after last names ending in s
  

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Hi there Mdtrainer! Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred. Mr.

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  • Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred.
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Hi there Mdtrainer!

Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred.
Mr. Jones's golf clubs
Texas's weather
Ms. Straus'
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