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AngelaFreeman Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
Which is Right and Why? Apostrophe
I thought I had posted this question, but then it didn't appear (sorry if it show up twice later, i am new)
ok.
Which is correct?
...A luncheon honoring the past president's of the association.
...A luncheon honoring the past presidents of the association.
and why?
we are debating this at my job before we print invitations. HELP!
ok.
Which is correct?
...A luncheon honoring the past president's of the association.
...A luncheon honoring the past presidents of the association.
and why?
we are debating this at my job before we print invitations. HELP!
Top answer
A luncheon honoring the past presidents of the association. President's would mean either: 'President is' or 'of the presidents' Full explanation here: Apostrophes
- A luncheon honoring the past presidents of the association.
- President's would mean either: 'President is' or 'of the presidents' Full explanation here: Apostrophes
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A luncheon honoring the past presidents of the association.
President's would mean either:
'President is' or 'of the presidents'
Full explanation here: Apostrophes
President's would mean either:
'President is' or 'of the presidents'
Full explanation here: Apostrophes
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In your case, I have no doubt: "A luncheon honoring the past presidents of the association."
I did not use apostrophe because I am refering to the presidents that the association has had.
I did not use apostrophe because I am refering to the presidents that the association has had.
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