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S.P.I. Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Apostrophe usage.

I have seen apostrophes put at the end of words, but I am not sure about their purpose there.

Which of these two sentences make more sense?

a) Today's letter is B!

b) Todays' letter is B!

Could you guys please shed some light on the rules of using apostrophes at the end of words?

Thank you.
  

Top answer

The apostrophe marks possessive case. (belonging to) The leg of the man is broken. == The man's leg is broken.

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  • The apostrophe marks possessive case.
  • (belonging to) The leg of the man is broken.
  • == The man's leg is broken.
  • (One man has a leg = man's leg) The dresses of the girls are pretty.
  • The girls' dresses are pretty.
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The apostrophe marks possessive case. (belonging to)

The leg of the man is broken. == The man's leg is broken. (One man has a leg = man's leg)
The dresses of the girls are pretty.

The girls' dresses are pretty. (Many girls have dresses == girls' dresses)
There is one today, so (a) is correct. The letter of today is B!
There can be more than one week.
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Hi,
I have seen apostrophes put at the end of words, but I am not sure about their purpose there.

Which of these two sentences make more sense?

a) Today's letter is B!

b) Todays' letter is B!

Could you guys please shed some light on the rules of using apostrophes at the end of words?
Only A is correct, because 'today' is singular.

For a plural
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