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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Letter Writing

Using apotrophe after a surname on an invitation

is this correct:

The Smiths

1234 Street

Anywhere, USA 12345

or

The Smiths'

1234 Street

Anywhere, USA 12345
  

Top answer

Use the plural (The Smiths), not the possessive (The Smiths').

  • Use the plural (The Smiths), not the possessive (The Smiths').
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2 Answers
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Use the plural (The Smiths), not the possessive (The Smiths').
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Hi,

I would usually write this address as

Mr and Mrs Smith,

1234 Street,

Anywhere, USA 12345

Clive

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